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Nepal Women's Cricket Team Secures Semi-Final Spot in Asian Games Qualifiers

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Nepal's women's cricket team has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games Women's Qualifiers by defeating Indonesia by four wickets in Kuala Lumpur. Chasing a target of 114, Nepal reached the score with three balls to spare, securing their second consecutive victory in the tournament.

  • Nepal captain Indu Barma anchored the chase with an unbeaten 42 runs off 43 balls, earning her the Player of the Match award.
  • Indonesia posted a total of 113 for 4 in their 20 overs, with captain Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini scoring an unbeaten 56.
  • Manisha Upadhayay was a key bowler for Nepal, taking two wickets for just nine runs in her four-over spell.
  • Nepal will now face Malaysia in the semifinal, with a victory guaranteeing qualification for the Asian Games.
  • This win follows Nepal's earlier victory against China by 19 runs.

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