KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepal
concluded its AAC Women’s Premier campaign on a bitter note following
its seven wickets defeat against Hong Kong in the Oval Stadium in
Thailand on Monday.
Monday’s loss also meant that Nepal missed out on its opportunity to finish third with a consolation win against Hong Kong. Nepal’s title aspiration came to an end following its 69 runs defeat at the hands of China on Sunday.
Kicking off its maiden 40-over a side tournament introduced by ACC from current year in style, Nepal defeated Iran by 221 before suffering a crushing eight wicket loss against Thailand. It then went to register a consolation five wicket win over Bhutan.
Slumping to humiliating defeat in its final match of the tournament, Nepal finished fourth out of six participating nations with four points from two wins and three defeats--behind Thailand, China and Hong Kong. For its smooth victory, Hong Kong achieved an easy target in 24 overs for the loss of three wickets after Nepal have won the toss and opted to bat first.
Lai Wing Ki quick-fired 40 runs off 39 balls before being caught out by Mamta Thapa off Sonu Khadka and Yip Sze Wan scored unbeaten 52 balls 30 runs as they racked up a 68 runs partnership for the second. Ki’s innings comprised of six fours while Wan played a patient inning without even sending the ball beyond the fences once. Mariko Hill hammered 13 runs off 14 balls and remained not out after opener To Yee Shan had retired scoring 11 runs. Sita Magar bagged two wickets and Sonu Khadka claimed one for Nepal.
Earlier, Nepal struggled to perform with the bat succumbing to 103 runs in the 36.1 overs. Skipper Rubina Chhetry contributed highest 22 runs as Nepal made a shaky start, losing its top three batswomen cheaply with mere 28 runs on board in 9.4 overs. Nepali openers tumbled down to Marina Lamplough, who bagged four wickets and gave away only 15 runs in her 6.1 overs spell.
Lamplough first sent Neera Rajopadhya packing on three runs through Chan Ka Ying catch before bowling out Sita Magar at 10 runs.
Sarita Magar failed to open her account before wicketkeeper batswoman Mamta Thapa (12) and Saraswoti Chaudhary (16) had reinstated some life in Nepal’s innings racking up a 28 runs partnership for the fourth wicket.
Ishita Gidwani broke the Nepal’s highest partnership by first ending Mamta’s run through a catch from Clare Crewdson and trapped Saraswoti for the leg before to leave Nepal reeling at 5-66 in the 22.3 overs.
Rubina steadied Nepal’s dwindling innings clubbing 22 off 36 balls and hitting four fours in the process before Chan Ka Ying had caught her off Lamplough. With Rubina’s departure Nepal’s inning came to an abrupt end as five remaining batswomen could manage only 17 runs after that.
Monday’s loss also meant that Nepal missed out on its opportunity to finish third with a consolation win against Hong Kong. Nepal’s title aspiration came to an end following its 69 runs defeat at the hands of China on Sunday.
Kicking off its maiden 40-over a side tournament introduced by ACC from current year in style, Nepal defeated Iran by 221 before suffering a crushing eight wicket loss against Thailand. It then went to register a consolation five wicket win over Bhutan.
Slumping to humiliating defeat in its final match of the tournament, Nepal finished fourth out of six participating nations with four points from two wins and three defeats--behind Thailand, China and Hong Kong. For its smooth victory, Hong Kong achieved an easy target in 24 overs for the loss of three wickets after Nepal have won the toss and opted to bat first.
Lai Wing Ki quick-fired 40 runs off 39 balls before being caught out by Mamta Thapa off Sonu Khadka and Yip Sze Wan scored unbeaten 52 balls 30 runs as they racked up a 68 runs partnership for the second. Ki’s innings comprised of six fours while Wan played a patient inning without even sending the ball beyond the fences once. Mariko Hill hammered 13 runs off 14 balls and remained not out after opener To Yee Shan had retired scoring 11 runs. Sita Magar bagged two wickets and Sonu Khadka claimed one for Nepal.
Earlier, Nepal struggled to perform with the bat succumbing to 103 runs in the 36.1 overs. Skipper Rubina Chhetry contributed highest 22 runs as Nepal made a shaky start, losing its top three batswomen cheaply with mere 28 runs on board in 9.4 overs. Nepali openers tumbled down to Marina Lamplough, who bagged four wickets and gave away only 15 runs in her 6.1 overs spell.
Lamplough first sent Neera Rajopadhya packing on three runs through Chan Ka Ying catch before bowling out Sita Magar at 10 runs.
Sarita Magar failed to open her account before wicketkeeper batswoman Mamta Thapa (12) and Saraswoti Chaudhary (16) had reinstated some life in Nepal’s innings racking up a 28 runs partnership for the fourth wicket.
Ishita Gidwani broke the Nepal’s highest partnership by first ending Mamta’s run through a catch from Clare Crewdson and trapped Saraswoti for the leg before to leave Nepal reeling at 5-66 in the 22.3 overs.
Rubina steadied Nepal’s dwindling innings clubbing 22 off 36 balls and hitting four fours in the process before Chan Ka Ying had caught her off Lamplough. With Rubina’s departure Nepal’s inning came to an abrupt end as five remaining batswomen could manage only 17 runs after that.
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