Fourth win leads Nepal to semis in ACC U19 women’s cricket

December 17, 2008
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Making a mark with their four consecutive win in the ACC U-19 Women’s Cricket Championship Wednesday, Nepal entered semi-finals of the tournament.

Nepal beat Kuwait today by four wickets in Chang Mai, Thailand. Earlier, Nepal had registered emphatic wins against Bhutan, Malaysia and Singapore.

Needing a victory target of 37 runs, Nepal made it in 12.2 overs losing six wickets. Nari Thapa scored an unbeaten 12 while Sabina Karki, Binu Budha Magar and Sita Rana Magar scored four runs each.

Kuwait was sent to bat after losing the toss at Gymkhana stadium and was bowled for 36 runs in 14.2 overs. Rekha Rawal took three wickets while Keshari Chaudhary and Sonu Khadka took two each.

Today’s win led Nepal to the top of Group B with eight points from four games. Nepal will face China Saturday. nepalnews.com ia Dec 17 08