KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 7
Nepal claimed a dominant 108-run win over Kuwait in their second match of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, at The Sevens Stadium, UAE, today.
Electing to bat first, Nepal posted 130/8 in 20 overs. Captain Puja Mahato led with 34 off 38 balls. Sana Praveen contributed 25 off 18, while Jyotsnika Marasini added 23 off 18.
Kuwait's Ayesha Iqbal Pewekar took two wickets.
Kuwait, in response, was dismissed for 22 runs in 13 overs. Captain Zeefa Jilani top-scored with 12 runs, but no other batter reached double digits.
Nepal's bowlers, including Rachana Kumari Chaudhary and Seema KC, each claimed a wicket, with others sharing the rest.
This marks Kuwait's second consecutive defeat, following a 106-run loss to the UAE.
Nepal will face the UAE on Saturday, with the top team advancing to the 2025 World Cup in Malaysia.
