Nepal Advances to Quarterfinals as Group Winner with Third Consecutive Victory
Nepal defeated Hong Kong by a huge margin of 181 runs to secure their third consecutive win, emerging as group winners and advancing to the quarterfinals. Chasing a target of 212 runs set by Nepal, Hong Kong managed only 30 runs while losing 9 wickets in 20 overs. Captain Sony Pakhrin played a crucial role in Nepal’s victory by scoring a team-high 90 runs off 60 balls, including 13 fours and one six. Kathmandu, 30 Ashar.
In the ACC Under-19 Women’s Premier Cup, Nepal recorded their third straight win to top Group D and progress to the quarterfinals. On Tuesday morning’s match in Group D, Nepal triumphed over Hong Kong by 181 runs. Hong Kong, chasing a competitive target of 212, managed only 30 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Hong Kong’s Bat Wong Wing was the top scorer with 13 runs, while none of the other players reached double figures.
For Nepal, captain Sony Pakhrin took 4 wickets conceding just 4 runs in 4 overs. Manisha Upadhyay claimed 2 wickets, while Krishma Gurung and Sinha Mahar took one wicket each. Batting first, Nepal posted 211 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Sony Pakhrin was outstanding with 90 runs off 60 balls, including 13 boundaries and one six, providing a strong total for the team. Savitri Dhami contributed 52 runs, and Alisha Yadav remained unbeaten on 23. This is Nepal’s second-highest total at the Under-19 level and the highest score in this tournament. Previously, Nepal scored 213 runs against Kuwait in the 2025 Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup Qualifier. Hong Kong’s Nimra Arab took 2 wickets, while Wong Wing and Aruz Fatima took one wicket each. Prior to this match, Nepal defeated Qatar by 105 runs and Singapore by 151 runs.