Nepal seeks to make impact in Women's Asia Cup

The stage is set for the Women’s Asia Cup, set to kick off on July 19 at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, where eight teams will vie for the championship title. In Group A, teams like India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, and Nepal are gearing up for fierce competition.

Nepal, a relative newcomer in the tournament, is eyeing an opportunity to make an impact despite not having secured a win in previous biennial tournaments. This marks their third appearance after participating in 2012 and 2016, where they struggled to notch a victory, finishing at the bottom both times.

Nepal's captain, Indu Barma, has set her sights on defeating UAE, the ACC Women’s Premier Cup champions, as their primary target in the tournament. 

"Our first target is to defeat the UAE," Barma emphasized, quoted by The Kathmandu Post.

Reflecting on their preparation and aspirations, Sita Rana Magar, an experienced player in the team, drew inspiration from Nepal's men's cricket team. 

“Our plan is not just to participate in the tournament. We have a feeling that our team can play a good game against big teams like our men’s team. We have gained clarity on how to bat for a full 20 overs and how to bowl the ball through mentoring. There are positive changes in the team,” Magar said.