KATHMANDU: The ACC Women's Asia Cup cricket event begins on Friday, with Nepal taking on the UAE in the first game. The Nepalese group has spent the previous three weeks in Sri Lanka, where they have played three practice matches and other training activities. According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Nepal won one of these practice matches and lost two.
Nepal's performance in the ACC Women's Premier Cup, which was held in Malaysia in February of last year, qualified them for the competition. Eight teams divided into two groups will compete in the competition, which is set for July 19–28. Nepal is placed in Group A alongside UAE, as well as Test-playing nations India and Pakistan. Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand.
There are 12 group-stage matches in the tournament format, and the two best teams from each group move on to the semi-finals. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 28. Leading the Nepali Women’s Asia Cup team is Indu Barma, supported by former captain Rubina Chhetri, and a roster including players like Sita Ranamagar, Bindu Rawal, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Kabita Joshi, Yakkan Khadka, Kajol Shrestha, Sabnam Rai, Rajamati Airi, Mamata Chaudhary, Kritika Marasini, Roma Thapa, and Dolly Bhatta, as per CAN.
