Qatar Cricket Association Operations Manager Manzoor Ahmad hands best player of the match award to Nepal's Rubina Chhetry.
Doha: Rubina Chhetry turned in a skipper’s performance and guided Nepal to a convincing 61-run triumph over hosts Qatar in the second and penultimate Women’s T20 International and seal the series 2-0.
At the Asian Town Stadium, Nepal rode a sparkling all-round display from Chhetry. First, the captain propelled them to a 129 for six with a responsible half-century. Then she emerged as the second best bowler with two for 12 to set up the big win. Chhetry added 56 runs for the third wicket with opener Kabita Kunwar, which took them to a safe-looking total. Chhetry’s 48-ball knock contained a six and four boundaries. Kunwar also batted fluently to get 31 off 30 balls, including two sixes. Angeline Mare impressed with two for 28. Aleena Khan, Sabeeja Panayan and Saachi Dhadwal shared three scalps.
Qatar captain Aysha grafted in to top-score for her team with 24 off 32 balls. She hit two fours. Kerry Pounsett added 15 off 18 balls with two boundaries.
Nepal’s Saraswati Kumari proved the destroyer in chief as she removed four players, conceding only eight runs. Chhetry had two for 12, while Sabnam Rai, Sangita Rai and Kabita Joshi took one wicket apiece.
Today, the two teams will play the third and final T20I before the visitors will leave for the UAE to compete in the Asia qualifying event for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Qatar vs Nepal: Brief Scores
Nepal beat Qatar by 61 runs in second match, win three-match series
Nepal: 129 for 6 (Kabita Kunwar 31 off 30, Rubina Chhetry 50 off 48,
Apsari Begam 23 not out off 17; Angeline Mare 2/28)
Qatar: 68 all out in 19.3 overs (Aysha 24 off 32, Kerry Pounsett 15 off 18; Saraswati Kumari 4/8, Rubina Chhetry 2/12)
Player of the match: Rubina Chhetry (Nepal) 50 off 48 & 2 for 12
