The Nepal U19 Women’s cricket team is set to face the UAE Women’s U19 team in a decisive match in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier.
This high-stakes encounter is crucial for Nepal, as a victory with a substantial margin would secure their place at the top of the table, ensuring qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, which could mark Nepal’s first entry into the prestigious tournament.
The match starts at 3:15 PM NST.
UAE is currently at the top with 10 points from five matches and NRR of 4.79 whereas Nepal is in the second spot with 8 points from five matches and NRR of 4.33.
Scenario for Nepal to finish at the top:
– If Nepal Bat first and scores 140, Nepal needs to win by at least 21 runs.
– If UAE bats first and posts 140, Nepal needs to chase within 16.1 Overs.
** Can slightly vary with the total ** (Statical Scenario – Samraat Maharjan)
In the earlier fixture against UAE, Nepal suffered a 13-run defeat while chasing 123 runs. The UAE U19 team has been a formidable opponent in the tournament, and Nepal will need to bring their best to outperform them and achieve the necessary margin for qualification.
UAE U19 outperformed Nepal U19 and qualified for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in the year 2023 as well.
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