Nepal beat Malaysia by 6 wickets in 2nd T20I of the series
MAS-W scored 91/6 in 20 overs, NEP-W chased the target in 16.2 overs
The five-match series is now levelled up 1-1
Nepal women faced Malaysia in the second T20I on Saturday, 4 October, at Bayuemas Cricket Oval. After winning the first match, Malaysia aimed to keep the winning momentum continue but that didn't happen as they lost the match by 6 wickets.
Asked to bat first, Malaysia displayed a very poor batting display by scoring just 91 runs after playing the full 20-over quota. Despite having wickets in hand, the batters failed to score runs at a good pace. However, the credit goes to the Nepal bowlers who never let the opponent score boundaries.
Ainna Hamizah Hashim played a 50-run unbeaten knock but took 63 balls. Kabita Joshi was the star bowler for Nepal, picking up a wicket and conceding only 13 runs in her 4-over quota.
Chasing 91, Nepal struggled initally, losing two wickets in the first two ball of the innings on 0. However, Puja Mahato (39) and skipper Indu Barma (27) helped Nepal to chase the target without any further difficulties and level the series 1-1. The third match of the series will be played on Sunday, October 5 at the same venue.
Nepal Women Vs Malaysia Women, 2nd T20I: Toss Update
Nepal won the toss and elected to field first against Malaysia.
Nepal Women Vs Malaysia Women, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
Malaysia Women: Ainna Hashim, Winifred Duraisingam (c), Mas Elysa, Mahirah Izzati, Wan Julia (wk), Aisya Eleesa, Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Alya Batrisyia, Amalin Sorfina, Irdina Beh, Nur Dania Syuhada
Nepal Women: Rubina Chhetry, Indu Barma (c), Rachana Chaudhary, Kabita Kunwar, Somu Bist, Puja Mahato, Kabita Joshi, Sabitri Dhami, Samjhana Khadka, Riya Sharma, Rubi Poddar (wk)
Nepal Women Vs Malaysia Women, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming
Fans can catch live streaming of Nepal women vs Malaysia women on the FanCode app and website.
