The Bangladesh national women’s kabaddi team ended their five-match test series in Nepal with a win. They defeated the host team by 28-23 points on Friday at the Satdobato Taekwondo Hall in Lalitpur, just outside Kathmandu.
This was the fifth and final match of the series. Nepal had already secured the series with three wins. Bangladesh’s victory in the last match brought the final score of the series to 3-2.
Strong Comeback in Final Match
Bangladesh had a slow start. At halftime, they were behind 14-7. But after the break, the team showed great energy and took control of the game. They fought back to win the match by five points.
This win helped Bangladesh finish the series with pride after a tough start in the first two matches.
Series Match Results
Here is a quick look at the results of the five matches:
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Match 1: Nepal won 41-18
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Match 2: Nepal won 29-22
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Match 3: Bangladesh won 26-23
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Match 4: Nepal won 21-17
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Match 5: Bangladesh won 28-23
Nepal won three matches, and Bangladesh won two. The overall series result was 3-2 in favor of Nepal.
Team Bangladesh Line-Up
The full Bangladesh women’s kabaddi team included:
Sraboni Mallick (Captain)
Brishti Biswas (Vice Captain)
Rupali (Senior)
Smrity Akter
Rekha Akter
Mebi Chakma
Rupali Akter (Junior)
Anjuara Ratri
Sucharita Chakma
Khadija Khatun
Loba Akter
Yasmin Khanam
Israt Jahan Sadika
Nepal Shows Skill and Teamwork
Nepal used their home ground well and took early control of the series. They won the first two matches with a strong lead. Their players showed quick movements and strong defense throughout the series.
Even though they lost the last match, Nepal’s three victories gave them the series win. This was a proud moment for the Nepalese team and their supporters.
Lessons for the Future
Both teams used this test series to improve their skills and teamwork. Bangladesh will likely use this experience to prepare for future international tournaments. The team showed they can recover from early losses and finish strong.
Nepal will also look to build on their success and work on areas that need improvement. Both countries will benefit from this competitive series.
Women’s Kabaddi Gaining Popularity
The series between Nepal and Bangladesh is another sign that women’s kabaddi is growing in South Asia. More fans are attending matches, and more support is being given to female athletes.
National sports groups in both countries are working to train and support more women in kabaddi and other sports.
