National Women’s Cricket Team: Middle-order ‘disorder’ persists
Summary
Nepal's women’s cricket team faces persistent middle-order batting issues in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, impacting their chances after a loss to Thailand and a narrow defeat to the Netherlands. Rubina Chhetry reached 1,000 T20I runs despite the team's struggles.
Key Points
- Nepal women’s cricket team suffered an eight-wicket loss against Thailand due to a middle-order batting collapse.
- Despite a strong start by openers, the middle order including captain Indu Barma underperformed in crucial matches.
- Rubina Chhetry scored an unbeaten 37 and achieved the milestone of 1,000 T20I runs, becoming the second Nepali woman to do so.
- Nepal narrowly lost to the Netherlands by two runs, with a record eighth-wicket partnership unable to secure victory.
