Gull Feroza’s belligerent fifty helped Pakistan beat Nepal by nine wickets on Sunday and stay in contention for a semi-final berth in the Women’s Asia Cup.
Feroza (57, 35b, 10×4) was helped copiously by her partner Muneeba Ali (46 not out, 34b, 8×4) as Pakistan raced past the target of 109 in just 11.5 overs. They added 105 runs for the opening wicket.
With this win the Nida Dar-led side have two points from as many Group A matches, and the win also has boosted their net run rate to +0.40.
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However, Pakistan, who were beaten by India in their first match, will have to defeat UAE in their last group game to retain the semi-final hopes as Nepal also have two points. But for this position of relative comfort, Pakistan will have to thank Feroza and her aggressive intent. The right-hand batter reached her 50 in just 30 balls.
Earlier, Nepal couldn’t do much with the bat. Lower middle-order batter Kabita Joshi top scored for them with 31 not out.
Brief scores
Nepal 108-6 in 20 overs (K Joshi 31 not out; S Iqbal 2-19) lost to Pakistan 110-1 in 11.5 overs (G Feroza 57, M Ali 46 not out) by nine wickets
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