In ACC, Pakistan’s Impressive Win Against Nepal

The star of the show was Gull Feroza, who scored her half-century in T20 internationals. Opening the batting with Muneeba Ali, she put on an interesting display of aggressive yet controlled batting. Gull’s reaching her half-century in just 30 balls. Her 57-run knock, including ten well-timed boundaries, kept the scoreboard ticking and put immense pressure on the Nepalese bowlers.

Muneeba Ali provided sterling support to the partner. She batted with a lot of composure and determination and remained unbeaten on 46 runs off 34 balls with eight fours. Together, they developed a high-quality partnership of 105 runs for the first wicket, which virtually sealed the game in Pakistan’s favor. It was an amalgamation of aggression and smart cricket that ensured Pakistan never fell behind in the match.

Pakistan’s victory was built on the back of its bowling unit and sharp fielding. Nepal failed to face the disciplined bowlers of the Pakistani side. Sadia Iqbal was outstanding, as she took 2 wickets for 19 runs in her four-over spell. She bowled tight lines, because of which the Nepali batters found it hard to score against her, along with some movement. She was well supported by Fatima Sana, who bowled a tight spell and picked one wicket for 24 runs. The fielders also contributed with three vital run-outs that further choked Nepal’s innings.

Despite a resilient effort from Sita Rana Magar, who scored 26 runs, and Kabita Joshi, who remained unbeaten on 31, Nepal could only reach a total of 108 for six in their 20 overs. A late partnership of 34 runs for the sixth wicket between Puja Mahato and Joshi, who struck 25 each, helped Nepal post a somewhat respectable total. However, it was never going to be enough against a determined Pakistani side.