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Int'l Cricket Council
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Path now clear for Nepal to chase T20 World Cup dream
UAE v Nepal | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier Nepal beat UAE in a last-over thriller in Bangkok. But Nepal have already upset the odds by defeating a higher-ranked team in the UAE at the Asian Qualifier to ensure they progressed to the Global Qualifier and Barma believes the recent showing in Thailand displays what her side are capable of. 'Global Qualifier is a historic achievement that has also opened doors for other opportunities,' Barma said in a video published by . 'We are in a happy mood. The win has inspired us. It has shown that women's cricket in Nepal deserves more investment and support from the agencies concerned.' Celebration time for Nepal players at the Asia Qualifier // ICC Nepal's efforts in Thailand at the Asian Qualifier won praise from a host of sources, with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli passing on his congratulations shortly after the achievement. 'A historic achievement for Nepal in women's cricket… This is a moment of pride for Nepal,' Oli wrote on social media. 'Congratulations and best wishes.' Former Nepal men's skipper Paras Khadka also showed his appreciation of the side's efforts and in particular those of Barma following her Player of the Match performance in the decisive Super Three fixture against the UAE. "Wow. Skipper leading from the front," Khadka wrote. "Amazing commitment from our women's cricket team to make to the World Cup qualifiers. "Congratulations girls. You have made Nepal proud." leading from the commitment from our womens cricket team to make to the world cup girls. You have made Nepal proud.@CricketNep 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Thailand, Nepal progress to Global Qualifier for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked in, with victories in the final phase of regional qualifying ensuring that Thailand and Nepal go through, according to the ICC. The teams were featured in a Super Three contest along with the UAE, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to seal their progress on Monday, joining Thailand and securing their path to the next round. After electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, the Nepal side kept a check on the Emirati scoring rate, and despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could reach only 114/7 in the 20-over mark. Manisha Upadhyay starred with 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the willow, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Their five-wicket win was sealed in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma (30) and Rubina Chhetry (23) making important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's side earlier defeated the Emiratis in action on Sunday. With Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over the UAE was a dominant display. The South-East Asian side posted 144/5 in the first innings on the back of Natthakan Chantham's (46* from 20) blazing outing and Nattaya Boochatham's (49 from 48) steady hand. The UAE had lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention to chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5 in their quota of overs. The pair joins Bangladesh and Scotland at the Global Qualifier, who made it to the event via their participation in the last ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and the United States, which claimed victory in the Americas Qualifier, held in Argentina back in March. Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament to be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nepal, Thailand secure berth in Women's T20WC 2026 Qualifier
New Delhi [India], : Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked, following victories in the final phase of regional qualifying, which confirmed that Thailand and Nepal progressed through. Both teams, along with UAE, featured in a Super Three contest, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to confirm their progress on Monday, joining Thailand, who also secured their berth to the next round. Coming to the fixture, after electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, Nepal kept a check on the Emiratis' scoring rate. Despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could manage just 114/7 in the 20-over mark. Manisha Upadhyay played a starring role after returning with figures of 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the bat, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Nepal sealed their five-wicket triumph in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma and Rubina Chhetry chipping in with important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's Thailand side defeated the Emiratis earlier on Sunday. With Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over UAE was a dominant display from the South-East Asian side, who hammered 144/5 in the first innings, courtesy of Natthakan Chantham's blazing exploits, and Nattaya Boochatham's steady contribution. The UAE lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention in the chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5. Thailand and Nepal join Bangladesh and Scotland at the Global Qualifier, who made it to the event via their participation at the last ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as well as the United States, who claimed victory in the Americas Qualifier, which was held in Argentina back in March. Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament which will be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Int'l Cricket Council
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Asia's entrants for Women's T20WC 2026 Qualifier confirmed
Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked in, with victories in the final phase of regional qualifying ensuring that Thailand and Nepal progress through. The teams had featured in a Super Three contest along with UAE, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to seal their progress on Monday, joining Thailand who also secured their path to the next round. After electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, Nepal side kept a plug on the Emirati scoring rate and despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could reach only 114/7 in the 20 over mark. Manisha Upadhyay starred with 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the willow, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Their five wicket win was sealed in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma (30) and Rubina Chhetry (23) making important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's side had earlier defeated the Emiratis in action on Sunday, and with Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over UAE was a dominant display from the South-East Asian side, who posted 144/5 in the first innings, on the back of Natthakan Chantham's (46* from 20) blazing outing, and Nattaya Boochatham's (49 from 48) steady hand. The UAE had lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention of chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5 in their quota of overs. Thailand v Bhutan | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier Highlights from Thailand's 45-run win over Bhutan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier clash. USA v Canada | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier USA v Canada | Match Highlights | ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. Kathryn Bryce reflects on Scotland's historic run | ICC Women's T20WC Qualifier 2024 Kathryn Bryce reflects on Scotland's historic run | ICC Women's T20WC Qualifier 2024 The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament to be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
UAE eves retire ten batters to beat the rain and Qatar in Bangkok
Agencies In cricket you have never seen it all. At the Asia qualifier for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in Thailand, the United Arab Emirates were getting twitchy. They had raced to 192-0 in 16 overs against Qatar but rain was looming in Bangkok. With only one team progressing from the group, the UAE needed the win against the side ranked 32 places below them, at 52 in the world, to stay in control of reaching the next stage, reports In a Test a side could declare to save time but in T20s declarations are not allowed. So instead the two UAE openers - with captain Esha Oza on 113 and left-hander Theertha Satish 74 - retired out and the rest of the batting line-up each came to the crease and did the same under the instruction of coach Ahmed Raza. It resulted in the remarkable scorecard of UAE being 192 all out in 16 overs - 10 batters retired out and no Qatar bowler taking a wicket. And afterwards UAE dismissed Qatar for 29 in 11.1 overs to complete a 163-run win. 'Whilst the innings was going on we started hearing thunder and slight drizzle started,' Raza said. 'I went to the umpires and checked whether we could declare but in white-ball cricket you can not declare. 'I then asked the match referee if I could retire my whole team out.' The win means UAE are looking good to progress to the Super 3 stage of the Asia qualifier and from there gain one of the two spots that would take them to the Global Qualifier. Four teams will progress from the Global Qualifier to the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England. 'With the thunder and drizzle we just had to make sure the whole game was played because the weather has been around,' Raza said. 'At the start of our bowling innings it was already drizzling and we were scared of the thunderstorm. There was not enough time. It was all done purely to get a result. 'By doing this I meant no disrespect to anyone involved, our opposition. Everything that happened was within the laws and was well communicated with the match referee. 'This extraordinary series of events should not overshadow our captain's hundred and our opening stand of 192 and our bowlers doing the remaining job.'
