Nepal Women’s Cricket Team Guide
The Nepal women’s cricket team represents Nepal in international women’s cricket, affiliated with the International Cricket Council (ICC) as an associate member since 1996. The team has been participating in various international tournaments, showcasing their growing prowess in the sport.
History of Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Cricket in Nepal dates back to the time when the Cricket Association of Nepal was founded in 1946 during the Rana Dynasty. However, it wasn’t until the late 20th and early 21st centuries that cricket, including women’s cricket, began to gain significant traction in Nepal. The Nepal women’s cricket team made a notable impact by reaching the final of the 2007 ACC Women’s Tournament and winning the 2008 ACC Under-19 Women’s Championship, a title they defended in 2010. They made their Twenty20 International debut in 2019 against China​​​​.
Where Does The Nepal Women’s Cricket Team Play?
The Nepal women’s cricket team plays their home matches in various stadiums across the country. One of their cricketing grounds is the UKM-YSD Cricket Oval.
Former Captains Of The Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
The Nepal women’s cricket team has seen several captains over the years, with Rubina Chhetry being a notable former captain. She is remembered for her remarkable performance in the 2009 ACC Women Twenty20 in Malaysia, where she took five wickets in a single over against Singapore, leading to a dramatic win for Nepal​​.
Top Run Scorers In Nepal Women’s Cricket Team History
One of the most prominent batters for the Nepal women’s cricket team is Sita Rana Magar, who was the first to score over 750 runs for her nation. Since her debut in 2019 she has made a significant impact on the national side and has been a key factor for their recent success.
Top Wicket Takers In Nepal Women’s Cricket Team Team History
Sita Rana Magar also leads in wickets, being the first to take over 40 wickets, as well as being one of the first to record a 5-wicket haul in a match for the Nepal women’s cricket team​​.
Memorable Games For The Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
A memorable game for the Nepal Women’s National Cricket Team was during the 2009 ACC Women Twenty20 in Malaysia. In a nail-biting match against Singapore, Rubina Chhetry’s exceptional performance in the last over led to an extraordinary win, taking five wickets in five balls​​.
Rivals Of The Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Due to regional rivalries already existing in various other sporting and cultural forms, the India women’s cricket team and Bangladesh women’s cricket team are two of the most standout rivalries for the Nepal women’s cricket team.
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