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Asian Games Qualifier: Nepal Women's Cricket Team Defeats China by 19 Runs

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Nepal's women's cricket team secured a 19-run victory over China in an Asian Games Women's Qualifier match held in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal set a target of 125 runs, and China was restricted to 106 runs in their 20 overs. Riya Sharma was awarded player of the match for her bowling performance.

• Nepal scored 125 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs, with Pooja Mahato scoring 63 runs and Ruby Poddar remaining unbeaten on 22.
• China's chase saw captain Mingyue Zhu score 30 runs, Wang Huiying add 21, and Jiaping Li contribute 15, but they fell short of the target.
• Riya Sharma was the leading wicket-taker for Nepal with two wickets, supported by Manisha Upadhyay, Kabita Kunwar, and Puja Mahato, who each took one wicket.
• For China, Ma Ruike took two wickets, while Wang Huiying and Jiaping Li took one wicket each.
• Nepal will next face Indonesia in the tournament.