Nepal U 19 Women’s Cricket Team Beats Hong Kong by 92 Runs in China

The Nepal U19 Women’s cricket team continues to shine in China, securing a 92-run victory over Hong Kong in the Belt and Road series.

They set a solid total of 146 runs and then bowled Hong Kong out for just 54 in 18 overs.

This marks Nepal’s second win in the tournament held in Jiangsu, China.

After losing the toss and batting first, Nepal scored 146, losing all 10 wickets in 19.5 overs.

Captain Sony Pakhrin starred with an impressive 44 runs off just 28 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Opening batter Sabitri Dhami also contributed with a brisk 36 runs from 26 balls, hitting 8 fours and 4 sixes.

Trishna BK added 12 runs, Rachana Chaudhary scored 11, and Angela Pathak finished the innings unbeaten on 13.

Storm Park was Hong Kong’s standout bowler, taking 3 wickets.

In response, Hong Kong struggled, unable to form any partnerships against Nepal’s strong bowling attack.

They were bowled out for only 54 runs in 18 overs.

Wang Tun So and Man Kei Leung were the highest scorers for Hong Kong, each with 12 runs, but no other batter reached double figures.

Nepal showcased excellent bowling, with Manisha Chaudhary and Rachana Chaudhary each taking 3 wickets, while Sakshi Yadav contributed with 2 wickets.

Nepal’s captain, Sony Pakhrin, was awarded Player of the Match for her outstanding batting performance.

Her 44 runs set a competitive total that was easily defended by the bowlers.

Nepal started their campaign with a win against Thailand but faced a setback in their second match against hosts China due to rain.

The Belt and Road series features four teams: Nepal, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand, with each team playing against each other twice.

Next, Nepal will face Thailand in their second match.

This tournament has provided valuable international experience for the young Nepali players, showcasing a strong batting and bowling performance that led to another significant win in China.