Nepal U-19 women’s cricket squad will face the UAE today in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. The match will be held at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The team is in high spirits following a recent victory. They attempt to secure victory in their quest for World Cup qualifying.
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They defeated Kuwait by 165 runs on Tuesday in an outstanding performance. Captain Puja Mahato was the match’s standout, striking a century and capturing five wickets in a single game. It was an unprecedented feat in Nepali women’s cricket history.
Nepal decided to bat first and set a challenging total of 213 runs for only two wickets in 20 overs. In response, Kuwait failed to keep up and were bowled out for 48 runs in 13 overs. Kuwait’s skipper, Zeefa Jilani, provided some fight, scoring 36 runs and seven boundaries, but no other player reached double figures.
The best team from this Asia Qualifier, which includes Nepal, the UAE, Kuwait, and Thailand, will advance to the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia. With the teams winning momentum and a strong squad, today’s match against the UAE is crucial as Nepal looks to advance to the world stage.
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