Namibia secured a hard-fought six-wicket victory against Nepal in the second match of the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series 2025 at the Entebbe Cricket Ground. The match, affected by rain, saw Namibia chase down a revised target of 71 runs using the DLS method, with one ball to spare.
Namibia’s Bowling Dominance Restricts Nepal to 92
Nepal, opting to bat first after captain Indu Barma won the toss, struggled against Namibia’s disciplined bowling attack. Wilka Mwatile (3/17) and Mekelaye Mwatile (3/12) dismantled Nepal’s batting lineup, ensuring they were bowled out for 92 runs in 20 overs. Despite resistance from a few batters, Nepal failed to build partnerships.
Rain Alters Namibia’s Chase
Heavy showers disrupted the match, leading to a revised target of 71 runs in 15 overs for Namibia. They faced early pressure but managed to stay composed. Mekelaye Mwatile, proving her all-round skills, anchored the chase with 26 runs off 35 balls, guiding her team to victory in the penultimate delivery.
Key Performances and Match Summary
- Nepal’s Total: 92/10 (20 overs)
- Top Bowlers (Namibia):
- Wilka Mwatile – 3 wickets for 17 runs
- Mekelaye Mwatile – 3 wickets for 12 runs
- Namibia’s Revised Target: 71 runs in 15 overs (DLS method)
- Top Scorer (Namibia): Mekelaye Mwatile – 26 runs (35 balls)
- Result: Namibia won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
Playing XIs
Nepal Women:
Samjhana Khadka, Rubina Chhetry, Puja Mahato, Indu Barma (c & wk), Alisha Yadav, Ishwori Bist, Kabita Joshi, Rachana Chaudhary, Rajmati Airee, Riya Sharma, Roma Thapa
Namibia Women:
Jurriene Diergaardt, Edelle Van Zyl, Kayleen Green, Mekelaye Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni, Sune Wittmann (c), Sylvia Shihepo, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan
Full Squads
Nepal Women’s Squad:
Indu Barma (c), Alisha Yadav (wk), Riya Sharma, Sana Praveen, Rachana Chaudhary, Rajmati Airee, Puja Mahato, Samjhana Khadka, Ishwori Bist, Mamta Chaudhary, Bindu Rawal, Roma Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chhetry
Namibia Women’s Squad:
Sune Wittmann (c), Merczerly Gorases (wk), Kayleen Green, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Wilka Mwatile, Jurriene Diergaardt, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl, Naomi Benjamin, Bianca Manuel, Saima Tuhadeleni, Leigh Marie Visser
Namibia Strengthens Position in Series
With this win, Namibia gained crucial momentum in the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series. Nepal, on the other hand, will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to stay in contention for the title.
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