Nepal’s Bid for Asia Cup Ends with Semi-Final Loss to Malaysia

In a closely contested semi-final match of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup, Nepal faced a setback as they lost to Malaysia by 4 wickets. The match, held in Malaysia, saw the hosts secure their spot in the upcoming Asia Cup.

Malaysia successfully chased down Nepal’s target of 116 runs in 20 overs, finishing at 117/6. Elsa Hunter played a pivotal role, remaining unbeaten with an impressive 69 runs.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Nepal managed to put up 115 runs on the board in their allotted 20 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process. Captain Indu Barma’s 29 runs, along with contributions from Kabita Kunwar (23), Rubina Cheetri (20), and Dolly Bhatta (25), weren’t enough to secure victory. Mahirah Izzati Ismail starred for Malaysia with the ball, taking 2 crucial wickets.

With this defeat, Nepal’s aspirations of qualifying for the Asia Cup have come to an end. Meanwhile, Malaysia and UAE have secured their berths in the prestigious tournament.

The final showdown between Malaysia and UAE is set to take place on Sunday, promising another thrilling encounter in the ACC Women’s Premier Cup.