ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier: Nepal advance into semi-finals

Nepal have progressed into the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier by defeating Qatar on Monday.

In the match played in Bangi of Malaysia, Nepal defeated Qatar by nine wickets and set a journey for the semi-finals.

It is the fourth consecutive win of Nepal in the tournament.

Earlier, Nepal outshined hosts Malaysia by five runs, Bahrain by 10 wickets and Bhutan by three wickets.

Nepal have secured their place in semi-finals ahead of a match from the group 'A'.

Chasing the target of 75 runs for victory, Nepal gathered the runs in 10.3 overs at the loss of a wicket.

Kajal Shrestha scored highest 32 runs for Nepal. Likewise, Indu Burma remained unbeaten with 20 runs.

Invited for bat first after losing the toss, Qatar made 74 runs in the allotted 20 overs at the loss of seven wickets.

Indu Sharma took three wickets for Nepal while Puja Mahato and Kabita Joshi took each wicket.

Nepal is set to play against UAE in the last group match on Wednesday.