Nepal begin ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy with loss
Summary
Nepal's women's cricket team lost their opening match against the USA in the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy in Rwanda, despite being the highest-ranked team and led by Indu Barma.
Key Points
- Nepal entered the ICC Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy in Rwanda as the highest-ranked team but lost their opening match to the USA by 44 runs.
- Nepal bowled well restricting the USA to 123/6, with Manisha Upadhyaya picking two wickets.
- During the chase, Nepal struggled losing early wickets and managed only 79/9 in 20 overs, with Bindu Rawal top-scoring.
- Nepal will continue the double round-robin tournament facing Italy, Rwanda, and Vanuatu with a chance to top the points table and win the trophy.
