8th October 2025, Kathmandu
In a nail-biting finale, the Nepal Women’s cricket team defeated Malaysia Women by 5 wickets today, sealing a spectacular 3-2 victory in the closely contested five-match T20 International (T20I) series held in Kuala Lumpur.
NEPAL WINS T20I Series
The decisive win showcased Nepal’s resilience and competitive edge, allowing them to clinch their first bilateral T20I series win of the year after bouncing back from a 2-2 tie.
The final match lived up to its billing as a series-decider, with Nepal successfully chasing down a moderate target to claim the series trophy.
Match Summary: Nepal’s Winning Performance
The 5th T20I, played at the Bayuemas Oval, was a tense affair that saw Nepal’s bowlers set the stage for the win before the batters completed the job under pressure.
Toss and First Innings
Malaysia Women’s captain, Winifred Duraisingam, won the toss and elected to bat first. Malaysia posted a competitive total of 103/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Opener Winifred Duraisingam top-scored for the hosts with 40 runs, but the Malaysian batting line-up struggled to accelerate against disciplined bowling.
Nepal’s bowling attack was led by the young star Rajmati Airee, who delivered a match-winning spell, grabbing 3 wickets for just 15 runs in her 3 overs. This controlled performance restricted the home side to a chaseable target.
Second Innings: The Chase
Chasing a target of 104, the Nepali batting line-up managed the chase efficiently. Although they lost a few early wickets, the middle-order stabilized the innings.
A crucial partnership ensured Nepal crossed the line with overs to spare, finishing at 104/5 with significant contributions from:
Puja Mahato: The anchor of the innings, top-scoring with a composed 31 runs off 37 balls.
Indu Barma: The captain and record-holder contributed a vital 22 runs to secure the victory.
Nepal reached the target in 18.4 overs, winning the match by 5 wickets and securing the series.
Series Highlights and Star Performers
The series was defined by outstanding individual performances and fierce competition, with all five matches delivering thrilling results:
Match Date Winner Margin Series Score
1st T20I Oct 2, 2025 Malaysia Women 3 Runs 1-0
2nd T20I Oct 4, 2025 Nepal Women 6 Wickets 1-1
3rd T20I Oct 5, 2025 Malaysia Women
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