KATHMANDU: The UAE has defeated Nepal in the ongoing ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier played in the home ground today.
Nepal lost to the UAE by 13 runs. Chasing the 123 runs posed by UAE, Nepal was limited to 109 runs losing 5 wickets in 20 overs.
For Nepal, captain Puja Mahato made highest 48 runs, while Sana Pravin and Soni Pakhrin made 19 run each, Jyotsnika Marasini 11, Sabitra Dhami 7 and Alisha Kumari Yadav 3 runs.
Nepal is playing with Thailand on Sunday. Among four teams, the one to appear top will be qualified for the World Cup being held in Malaysia next year.