Nepal sets target of 228 runs for Maldives

Kathmandu: The National Women’s Cricket team of Nepal has posted a target of 228 runs against Maldives in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup.

Nepal set a high target of 228 runs in the ongoing match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nepal won the toss and chose to bat first. Nepal scored 227 runs in 20 overs with a loss of 4 wickets.

Rubina Chhetry Belabase was unbeaten at 118 runs out of 59 balls. She hit 10 boundaries and 5 sixes. Rubina completed her century in 54 balls. She is the first woman batter to score a century for Nepal. Earlier, Sita Rana Magar had scored 82 runs against Qatar in 2021.

Puja Mahato was also unbeaten at 59 runs. She smashed 5 fours and 1 six out of 36 balls. Shamma Ali took 3 wickets for Maldives.

Likewise, Nepal placed in ‘ Group ‘D’ earned back to victory in 2 games, and booked a place in Quarterfinal. Thus today’s victory will make Nepal the group winner.