May 10, Kathmandu – The Nepal women’s cricket team has failed to qualify for the Asia Cup cricket tournament. After recently missing out in the Asian Games qualifiers, the team was once again unable to secure a spot for the Asia Cup. Nepal was eliminated from the Asia Cup qualifiers following their quarterfinal loss to Thailand at the ACC Women’s Premier Cup held in Malaysia.
In the quarterfinal match played on Wednesday morning, Nepal was defeated by Thailand by 56 runs. Chasing a target of 131 runs set by Thailand, Nepal managed only 74 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rubina Chhetri was the highest scorer for Nepal, contributing an unbeaten 20 runs. Soni Pakhrin scored 15, Sita Ranamagar made 12, and Samjhana Khadka added 11 runs. Other batswomen failed to reach double figures.
For Thailand, Thipatcha Puthavang took 2 wickets conceding just 7 runs in 4 overs, while Sunida Chutworngratana and Suliporn Laomi claimed 2 wickets each. Fanita Mai also took 1 wicket. Thailand batted first and posted 130 runs for 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Nanapat Koncharonka played a half-century, remaining unbeaten on 63 runs off 51 balls. Fanita Mai contributed 26 runs and Chanida Suthirang added 16. Nepal’s Kavita Kunwar, Riya Sharma, and Rubina Chhetri took 1 wicket apiece.
Last week, the Nepal women’s team had also failed to qualify for the Asian Games after losing the crucial qualifying match against China.
