With the win, Hong Kong qualified for Friday’s final against China, which earlier beat Thailand by 53 runs. Nepal meet Thailand for third-place playoff.[break]
After being invited to bat first, Nepal scored 96 for 2 wickets in 20 overs. Although Nepal batted well, they failed to show acceleration for Twenty20 format of the game against tight Hong Kong bowling.
Neera Rajopadhyay topscored for Nepal with 25 while Janaki Bhatta contributed 21 not out. Rashmi Sharma remained unbeaten on 20 and Sita Rana scored 18.
In reply, Hong Kong batted patiently as Nepali bowlers struggled to restrict runs as Hong Kong reached the target in 17th over.
This is women’s team third straight loss to Hong Kong after losing to them in semifinal two years ago and Asian Games last year.
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