Nepal vs Vanuatu: Kabita Kunwar's 6 for 5 defends the total in an 83-run win
Nepal beat Vanuatu by 83 runs. Samjhana Khadka made 52 (51), Kabita Kunwar took 6 for 5.
CricChase Data DeskAutomatically generated
Nepal beat Vanuatu by 83 runs in the Match 18 of ICC Women's T20I Challenge Trophy at Gahanga International Cricket Stadium. Rwanda, Kigali City. Nepal made 132 for 3 in 20 overs; Vanuatu replied with 49 all out in 16.4 overs. Samjhana Khadka top-scored with 52 (51) at a strike rate of 102.0, and Kabita Kunwar returned 6 for 5.
How the innings unfolded
Nepal — 132 for 3 in 20 overs
Scored at 6.60 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 39 | 0 | 6.50 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 44 | 2 | 4.40 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 49 | 1 | 12.25 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 44 for the 1st wicket between Samjhana Khadka and Puja Mahato, from 41 balls (6.44 an over).
Vanuatu — 49 all out in 16.4 overs
Scored at 2.94 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 2 | 2.67 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 32 | 6 | 3.20 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 1 | 2 | 1.50 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Vanuatu lost 8 wickets for 8 runs, from 41 to 49.
The largest stand was 23 for the 3rd wicket between N Navaika and R Andrew, from 46 balls (3.00 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samjhana Khadka | Nepal | 52 | 51 | 102.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Indu Barma | Nepal | 43* | 18 | 238.9 | 7 | 0 |
| Puja Mahato | Nepal | 19 | 20 | 95.0 | 0 | 1 |
| V Langiatu | Vanuatu | 14 | 19 | 73.7 | 3 | 0 |
| N Navaika | Vanuatu | 11 | 25 | 44.0 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kabita Kunwar | Nepal | 3.4 | 6 for 5 | 1.36 | 1 |
| Puja Mahato | Nepal | 4 | 2 for 10 | 2.50 | 0 |
| Rachana Chaudhary | Nepal | 3 | 2 for 12 | 4.00 | 0 |
| N Navaika | Vanuatu | 4 | 1 for 21 | 5.25 | 0 |
| N Kakor | Vanuatu | 4 | 1 for 34 | 8.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 44 (41 balls) for Nepal's 1st wicket — Samjhana Khadka and Puja Mahato
- 29 (49 balls) for Nepal's 2nd wicket — Bindu Rawal and Samjhana Khadka
- 28 (14 balls) for Nepal's 5th wicket — Kabita Kunwar and Indu Barma, unbroken
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.