Nepal’s U-19 Women’s Cricket Team is set to face UAE in a crucial match on November 9, 2024, in the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Both teams are vying for the top spot in this qualifier tournament, as only one team will progress to the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025 in Malaysia.
Recent Performances
Nepal has displayed exceptional form in their last two matches:
- Against Thailand: Nepal registered a convincing 67-run victory. After scoring 102/6, they bowled out Thailand for just 35 runs, with Rachana Chaudhary leading with four wickets.
- Against Kuwait: Nepal's bowling attack once again shone, securing a 108-run win. Nepal posted 130/8 before bowling out Kuwait for 22. Seema KC and Rachana Chaudhary were standout bowlers, with Seema taking two wickets without conceding a run.
Match Details
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Time: 11:15 AM NST
- Venue: Sevens Stadium, Ajman, UAE
- Format: Double Round-Robin; only the top team qualifies for the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025.
Players to Watch
Nepal
- Puja Mahato (Captain): A leading scorer in the previous matches, contributing crucial runs at the top.
- Rachana Chaudhary: A consistent wicket-taker with six wickets across the last two games, making her one of the most threatening bowlers for Nepal.
- Seema KC: Showcased her economical bowling skills, especially in the match against Kuwait, where she was exceptionally frugal with the ball.
UAE
- Samaira Dharnidharka (Captain): Known for her leadership and all-around abilities, she will be a key player for UAE both with the bat and in the field.
- Lavanya Keny: A reliable batter who provides stability to the UAE batting order and is expected to lead the run-scoring for her team.
- Emily Thomas (Wicketkeeper): Contributes not just with the gloves but also offers stability in the middle order.
Squads
Nepal U-19 Women:
- Captain: Puja Mahato
- Vice-Captain: Sony Pakhrin
- Key Players: Alisha Kumari Yadav (Wicketkeeper), Sana Praveen, Jyotsnika Marasini, Rachana Chaudhary, Seema KC, Manisha Kumari Upadhayay, Sabitri Dhami (Wicketkeeper).
UAE U-19 Women:
- Captain: Samaira Dharnidharka
- Key Players: Al Maseera Jahangir, Ameya Santosh, Lavanya Keny, Emily Thomas (Wicketkeeper), Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith.
Match Outlook
With Nepal’s strong bowling performance and recent momentum, they have a slight edge, but UAE, playing on home soil, will be a formidable opponent. A win in this match will be crucial for Nepal to maintain their lead in the standings, bringing them closer to the World Cup qualification. Both teams are expected to bring their best game, making it a highly anticipated clash.
TV Guide:
There is no official broadcast for this tournament and also not available on any Televisions/ TV and online.
LIVE SCORE:
Live scoring is available on Criclubs. Link of Scorecard
