Nepal Women pulled off a dramatic last-over victory against hosts Uganda, winning by just one wicket in a tense encounter at the LYCA Women’s Day Cup on Sunday.
After winning their opening match, Uganda found themselves in trouble early as Nepal’s bowlers kept them under pressure.
The Victoria Pearls struggled to build momentum, posting a modest total of 75/7 in 20 overs. The hosts lost wickets at regular intervals, with no batter managing a significant score.
Immaculate Nakisuuyi’s 22 runs were one of the few bright spots in an otherwise subdued innings.
Nepal’s disciplined bowling effort was led by Puja Mahato and Indu Barma, who kept Uganda’s batters quiet with tight spells, ensuring the target remained within reach.
Chasing 76, Nepal looked comfortable for most of their innings but suffered a dramatic collapse towards the end.
At 68/5, they seemed in control before a flurry of wickets saw them slip to 70/9, leaving the game on a knife’s edge.
Uganda’s bowlers, led by Immaculate Nakisuuyi and Sarah Walaza, fought back bravely, with Walaza picking up key wickets to keep the hosts in contention.
With just one wicket remaining, Nepal managed to scramble across the finish line with one ball to spare, securing a hard-fought victory.
With this win, Nepal bounced back from their opening defeat, while Uganda now has one win and one loss. The result keeps the tournament wide open as teams continue to battle for a spot in the final.
Uganda will now look to regroup as they prepare to face Namibia on Monday, while Nepal take on Hong Kong in what promises to be another thrilling contest.
