Nepal begin ACC U-19 Women’s Premier Cup campaign with emphatic win over Qatar
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- Nepal defeated Qatar by 105 runs in their opening match of the ACC U-19 Women’s T20 Premier Cup.
- Nepal scored 130 runs for three wickets, while Qatar was bowled out for 25 runs.
- Sabitri Dhami was Nepal's top scorer with 52 runs, and Rachana Kumari Chaudhary and Riya Sharma took three wickets each.
Nepal launched their ACC U-19 Women’s T20 Premier Cup campaign with a dominant 105-run victory over Qatar in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team posted a solid 130 runs for the loss of three wickets after being put in to bat.
Qatar's batting lineup faltered significantly in their chase, collapsing for a mere 25 runs in 12 overs. No Qatari batter reached double figures, with Sargam Patel managing the highest score of four runs.
Nepal's bowlers were instrumental in restricting Qatar. Rachana Kumari Chaudhary and Riya Sharma were particularly effective, each claiming three wickets. Manisha Upadhyay added two wickets to the tally, while Anu Kathayat secured one.
Earlier in the match, Nepal's Sabitri Dhami anchored their innings with a half-century, scoring 52 runs off 47 balls. Sana Praveen provided support with 27 runs, and Anjila Pathak added 23. Nepal will face Singapore in their next match.
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