In the second game of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, Scotland bowled Nepal out for 73 runs.
At the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi, the Nepalese side decided to bat first; however, they collapsed subsequently and were out of the game after 18.5 overs.
In the Group D game, both clubs will be trying to win for the first time. Scotland lost to Australia in their opening game, while Nepal lost against Bangladesh.
Along with the hosts, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies, India is in Group A. The United States, Pakistan, Ireland, and England are in Group ‘B.’ Nigeria, Samoa, South Africa, and New Zealand make up Group C. Bangladesh, Nepal, Scotland, and Australia make up Group D.
Sana Praveen was easily lost by Nepal in the second over. Before Sabitri left for 10 runs, Puja Mahato and Sabitri Dhami shared 25 runs for the second wicket. Puja kept anchoring the inning, but there was no substantial support from the other end.
With the aid of three boundaries, Puja top-scored with 27 runs off 43 balls. Not a single batter managed to reach the double-digit mark. After 16 overs, Nepal was 64/6, but they lost three in one over. At the end, Anu Kadayat scored a vital five-run out.
Maisie Maceira took up a fifer for Scotland. Maceira finished with a figure of 3.5-0-15-5 after taking three wickets in a single over. Amie Baldie and Nayma Sheikh each took two wickets.
Nepal’s U-19 women’s cricket team has competed internationally.
The women’s cricket squad from Nepal has steadily improved, especially at the Under-19 level. They have gained attention as a result of their performances in the regional qualifications and ICC Women’s T20 events.
The team’s promise is demonstrated by their involvement in competitions like the ICC World Cup Asia Qualifiers and the 2024 Under-19 Women’s Asia Cup.
In the 2022 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, Nepal dominated Thailand with a massive 106-run victory and comfortably defeated the UAE with an 8-wicket win.
In the 2024 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, Nepal shone as tournament champions, topping the table among four teams. With five wins out of six matches, they secured their spot in the 2025 U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Nepal went all the way to the Super Four stage of the 2024 Under-19 Women’s Asia Cup. They had four victories, one defeat, and one encounter that ended in a draw.
Scotland’s performance in U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Scotland’s Under-19 Women’s cricket team has yet to win a championship in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup as of January 20, 2025.
Scotland is in Group D with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Australia in the 2025 tournament that is now taking place in Malaysia.
Nepal and Scotland played on January 20, 2025. Scotland’s Maisie Maceira put up a strong show, capturing five wickets for 15 runs as Nepal batted first and set a target of 74 runs. Scotland had difficulties as a result, finishing at 37/6. However, Scotland won by a slim margin of one wicket thanks to Pippa Sproul’s vital 35 from 47 balls.
On January 22, 2025, Scotland will play their next group stage match against Bangladesh.
