Womens Cricket Nepal Eyes Series
4th October 2025, Kathmandu
The Nepali Women’s Cricket Team is set for a vital rematch against their Malaysian counterparts today, Friday, October 5th, in the second fixture of the five-match T20 International (T20I) series.
Women’s Cricket Nepal Eyes Series
This series holds immense importance as a key preparatory ground for the much-anticipated ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier that Nepal will host in January 2026.
Match Details and Series Status
Match: 2nd T20 International, Nepal Women vs. Malaysia Women
Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala LumpurTime: 7:45 AM Nepali Time
Series Score: Malaysia leads 1-0
The series kicked off with a heartbreaking close call for the Nepali squad on Thursday, as Malaysia edged out a narrow 3-run victory in a low-scoring thriller. Chasing a target of 105, Nepal fell short, reaching 101/7 in their 20 overs. This match highlighted the need for the visitors to address their batting consistency under pressure.
Global Qualifier Preparation: The Core Objective
For the Nepali women’s team, this tour is not just about a bilateral series; it’s a high-stakes training camp. Nepal’s historic qualification and subsequent hosting of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu next January is the main focus. The Global Qualifier is the final step for teams to secure one of four coveted spots at the 2026 T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
\Playing a competitive team like Malaysia in foreign conditions offers valuable match practice and a chance to fine-tune strategies before the global event on home soil. Key players, including captain Indu Barma and top-order batter Puja Mahato (who top-scored with 30 in the first match), will be crucial in ensuring the team adapts and performs consistently across the remaining matches.
What to Watch: Key Players and Comeback Hopes
After the close defeat, the focus shifts to the team’s ability to bounce back and level the series.
Batting Resilience: Nepal will look for a more assured performance from its middle order. Contributions from experienced players like Rubina Chhetry and Sita Rana Magar will be vital in constructing winning totals or successfully chasing targets.
Bowling Attack: Bowlers like Somu Bist (who took two wickets in the first match) and all-rounders Kabita Kunwar and Kabita Joshi are expected to maintain tight lines to restrict the Malaysian batting lineup.
A victory today would not only tie the series but also provide a crucial confidence boost for the young Nepali team as they continue their journey towards the biggest tournament in their history.
Nepal Women’s Squad for the T20I Series
Indu Barma (Captain), Puja Mahato, Rajmati Airee, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Joshi, Riya Sharma, Somu Bist, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubi Poddar, Yashoda Bist, Sabitri Dhami, Kabita Kunwar, Rubina Chhetry, Sita Rana Magar.
For more: Women’s Cricket Nepal Eyes Series