NEP Women vs QAT Women, 4th Match, Group D, 3rd June 2026-Nepal Women Cruise to Comfortable Victory Over Qatar Women in ACC Women's Premier Cup 2026

Nepal Bowlers Dismantle Qatar

After winning the toss, Nepal Women put Qatar Women under pressure from the very beginning. Despite a positive start from captain Getrude Chandiru, Qatar struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals.

Chandiru was the lone bright spot for Qatar, scoring 25 runs from 19 balls, including two boundaries and a six. However, no other batter managed to cross 10 runs as Nepal's bowlers dominated throughout the innings.

The middle and lower order collapsed under pressure, with several run-outs further hurting Qatar's chances. Qatar Women were eventually bowled out for just 76 runs in 16.5 overs.

Qatar Women Innings: 76 All Out (16.5 Overs)
Getrude Chandiru – 25 (19)
Aysha – 10 (11)
Shrutiben Rana – 9 (10)
Rubina Chhetry Stars with the Ball

Nepal's bowling attack was outstanding, maintaining tight lines and creating constant pressure.

Rubina Chhetry emerged as the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 3.5 overs. Riya Sharma and Kabita Kunwar also contributed with important breakthroughs, while excellent fielding resulted in multiple run-outs.

Best Bowling Figures (Nepal Women)
Rubina Chhetry – 3/8
Riya Sharma – 1/6
Kabita Kunwar – 1/9
Puja Mahato – 1/21
Bindu Rawal Leads the Chase

Chasing a target of 77, Nepal lost an early wicket when Samjhana Khadka departed for 3 runs. However, Bindu Rawal and Puja Mahato quickly took control of the innings.

Rawal played a confident knock of 33 runs from 30 balls, striking four boundaries and ensuring Nepal remained comfortably ahead of the required rate.

After her dismissal, Puja Mahato continued the momentum with an unbeaten 28 from 26 deliveries. Captain Indu Barma finished the match in style as Nepal reached 78/2 in only 10.5 overs.

Nepal Women Innings: 78/2 (10.5 Overs)
Bindu Rawal – 33 (30)
Puja Mahato – 28* (26)
Indu Barma – 6* (5)
Qatar Bowlers Struggle to Defend Small Total

With only 76 runs on the board, Qatar's bowlers had little margin for error. Shahreen Bahadur and Khadija Imtiaz managed to pick up one wicket each, but Nepal's batters remained in complete control throughout the chase.

Best Bowling Figures (Qatar Women)
Shahreen Bahadur – 1/11
Khadija Imtiaz – 1/7
Turning Point of the Match

The match swung decisively in Nepal's favor when Qatar collapsed from 60/3 to 76 all out. Nepal's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding prevented Qatar from posting a competitive total.

Rubina Chhetry's economical spell and the team's excellent fielding effort proved crucial in restricting Qatar to one of the lowest totals of the tournament.

Player of the Match
Rubina Chhetry (Nepal Women)
3 wickets for 8 runs
Economy Rate: 2.08
Helped bowl out Qatar for 76

Her match-winning spell broke the backbone of Qatar's batting lineup and set up Nepal's comfortable victory.

Match Result

Nepal Women won by 8 wickets

Nepal Women showcased their superiority with an all-round performance. Their bowlers dominated the first innings, while Bindu Rawal and Puja Mahato ensured a smooth chase. The convincing victory strengthens Nepal's position in Group D of the ACC Women's Premier Cup 2026.