Nepal conclude ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup on a high note

Emerging Nepali cricketers displayed significant promise at the ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup in Malaysia, concluding their campaign with a strong third-place finish among 13 teams. Despite a narrow Super Over loss to the UAE in the semifinals, the team secured a dominant nine-wicket victory against Indonesia in their final match.

The young Nepali squad's performance earned them a coveted spot in the U19 Asia Cup, qualifying as one of the four semifinalists. This achievement marks a positive step for women's cricket in Nepal, showcasing the depth of talent in the emerging player pool.

Nepal's journey in the tournament was marked by impressive performances, particularly in the group stages where they topped Group D. Victories over Qatar, Singapore, and Hong Kong set the stage for a quarterfinal clash against Japan, which Nepal won by nine wickets. A standout feature of their campaign was the strong opening partnerships, with openers Sana Praveen and Sabitri Dhami consistently providing solid starts.

Dhami, in particular, showed remarkable consistency, scoring 98 not out against Singapore and 78 against Hong Kong. She continued her form in the quarterfinal with 41 runs. While the batters struggled to reach the target against the UAE in the semifinal, the team's overall performance demonstrated significant growth and potential for the future of Nepali women's cricket.