Nepal has received a target of 141 runs from Netherlands in their second group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup Global Qualifiers in Kathmandu.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Netherlands notched up140 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Babette de Leede topped the score with 49 runs including 7 fours off 47 balls followed by Sterre Kalis with 30 runs while Robine Rijke and Iris Zwilling 19 and 14 runs, respectively. Similarly, Heather Siegers contributed 13 runs.
In reply, Rubina Chhetry took the highest 2 wickets while Somu Bist, Puja Mahato and Riya Sharma grabbed 1 wicket each for Nepal.
In the previous match, Nepal was defeated by Thailand. Having defeated Zimbabwe and Scotland, the Netherlands is seeking their third win.
If Netherlands defeats Nepal, it will reach the Super Six. In the Women's T20 rankings, the Netherlands is 14th and Nepal is 21st.
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