Records galore at Nepal women’s T20 WC Qualifier win over Zimbabwe
Summary
Nepal’s women’s cricket team recorded a historic six-wicket win over Zimbabwe at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, drawing the largest crowd seen for a Nepali women's match and achieving multiple records.
Key Points
- Nepal women’s cricket team achieved their first victory over a Test-playing nation by defeating Zimbabwe by six wickets.
- Puja Mahato scored her third international fifty, playing a crucial role in the win with 52 not out off 50 balls.
- Captain Indu Barma and Vice Captain Puja Mahato had a key 35-run partnership during the chase against Zimbabwe.
- Sita Rana Magar became the third Nepali woman cricketer to cross 1,000 WT20I runs during the match despite being retired hurt after a collision.
- The large home crowd at TU International Cricket Stadium positively influenced the team, with hopes for more fan support in upcoming matches.
