KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Nepal will face Scotland on Monday in their second match of the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
The match will start at 12:15 pm Nepali time at the UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi, Malaysia. Puja Mahato will captain Nepal, while Niamh Muir will lead Scotland.
Nepal lost their first match against Bangladesh due to a poor batting performance. Similarly, Scotland suffered a 9-wicket defeat against a strong Australian team in their first game. As a result, this match is crucial for both teams.
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Nepal got bowled out for 52 runs against Bangladesh, while Scotland were dismissed for 48 runs against Australia. Both teams will aim for an improved batting performance in this game.
Nepal will play against Scotland for the first time at the U-19 level in women's cricket. Scotland, who have previously played in the World Cup, qualified for the tournament. Therefore, both teams will be on an equal level.
While playing against Scotland on Monday, Nepal will aim for a spot in the Super Six stage. A victory over Scotland will give Nepal a strong chance of advancing to the Super Six, and the same applies to Scotland.
With overcast conditions expected on Monday, the team that wins the toss will have the advantage of choosing to bowl first.
