Nepal Women Clinch 51 runs Win in a Thriller
Nepal Women
113/10 (20)
Bhutan Women
62/8 (20)
NEP-W won by 51 runs
View full scorecard →Nepal Women have won by 51 runs. Nepal Women batted first and posted 113/10 in 20 overs. Bhutan Women, chasing 114, fell short at 62/8 in 20 overs.
Nepal Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Sita Magar top-scored with 37 off 28 balls (SR 132), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 32 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Dechen Wangmo fought hard with 39 off 60 balls, but it was not enough to haul Bhutan Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sonam delivered figures of 3/12 in 4 overs (Econ 3.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NEP-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 113 put Nepal Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
39* off 60 balls (SR 65), 5 fours, 0 sixes
3/12 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.00)
37 off 28 balls (SR 132), 6 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Nepal Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Bhutan Women were outplayed in all departments. A 51 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. NEP-W lead the series 35-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.