KATHMANDU: Nepal has been defeated by Scotland in the practice match for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.

During the match held at Kirtipur-based TU Cricket ground today, Scotland defeated Nepal by 27 runs.
Chasing the 184-run victory target posted by Scotland, Nepal was limited to 156 runs in allotted 20 overs at the loss of six wickets.

For Nepal, Samjhana Khadka scored the highest 52 runs (not out). Similarly, Kabita Kunwar made 29 runs, Captain Indu Barma 28 runs and Kabita Joshi 22 runs.

Darcey Carter of Scotland took three wickets while Kathryn Bryce, Olivia Bell and Chloe Abel took one wicket each.

Earlier, chose to bat first after winning the toss, Scotland gathered 183 runs in 20 overs by losing six wickets.

Kathryn Bryce made 62 runs (not out) in 28 balls while Priyanaz Chatterji 40 runs (not out).

Likewise, Rubina Chhetri and Kabita Kunwar of Nepal took wickets each while Riya Sharma and Rachana Chaudhary one wicket each.