Kathmandu, Nepal, November 18, 2023: Nepal emerged victorious against Japan by 67-run margin in the ongoing Hong Kong Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series held at the Hong Kong Cricket Club in Wong Nai on Saturday.
In the four-nation women’s T20I series Nepal secured the victory posting a target of 114 runs at the loss of four wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
In the match, Asmina Karmacharya claimed four wickets conceding 10 runs. Sangita Rai secured three wickets maintaining 5 runs in 3 overs while Puja Mahato chipped in with 2 wickets, conceding only 2 runs in 3 overs.
Rubina Chhetri top-scored for Nepal with 38 runs while Sita Rana Magar and skipper Indu Burma scored 9 and 27 runs, respectively.
Likewise, Kajal Shrestha remained unbeaten at 15, hitting 3 fours in 7 balls, while Asmina Karmacharya scored 1 run.
With this win, Nepal has secured the third position with 2 points, while Japan remained without any points.
Nepal and Japan are going to face off again on Sunday in the battle for the third-place position.