Nepal Qualifies for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 with Victory over UAE in Asia Qualifier

Nepal’s U19 women’s cricket team clinched the final spot in next year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup after a thrilling victory over UAE, securing their place based on a superior run rate. The dramatic match, held on the final day of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2024, saw Nepal outperform UAE, who had been unbeaten throughout the tournament until this showdown.

Match Highlights: Nepal’s Breakthrough Performance
Entering the match, Nepal trailed UAE by two points, making the qualification scenario critical. To edge past UAE on net run rate, Nepal had to restrict their opponent and chase down the target efficiently. The Nepalese bowling attack rose to the occasion, limiting UAE to a modest 83 runs. Krishma Gurung starred with a four-wicket haul, while Riya Sharma and Seemana KC supported with two wickets each.

Nepal’s Dominant Chase
Nepal’s batters delivered a composed performance under pressure, reaching the target in just 14.4 overs. Sana Parveen top-scored with an unbeaten 35, ably supported by Sony Pakhrin, who added 13 not out. Their unbeaten 38-run partnership was crucial after the early dismissal of captain Puja Mahato, who contributed 21 runs.

Nepal Joins Group D in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
With this victory, Nepal joins the elite lineup for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, where they will face Australia, Bangladesh, and Scotland in Group D. The tournament’s direct qualifiers include the top 10 full-member teams, while Samoa, USA, Scotland, Nigeria, and host nation Malaysia have also secured their places through regional qualifiers.