UAE qualified as Group B runners-up following a five wicket win over Thailand in their last group match. Another semifinal will be played between group A runners-up Hong Kong and Group B winners Bhutan that won all five group matches.[break]
Nepal had already secured semifinal spot as the winner of group A. This is the first encounter of Nepal women with international cricket.UAE is competing in international women´s cricket for the first time while Nepal is the defending champions.
In 2008 Nepal lifted the trophy remaining undefeated. As expected if Nepal wins the match Nepal´s winning run will reach to 12 matches.
According to Nepali journalist in Singapore, Nepal had a light two-hour practice session on Sunday after an entire day´s rest on Saturday. Coach Samson Jung Thapa hoped that strong bowling and fielding would result in victory.
Thapa also added that Nepal´s batting had improved during the tournament.
Captain Nary Thapa said she has high hopes on the opening pair of Sita Rana and Manisha Rawal. “If they play well, we will have a good total,” she said.
Nepal will replace batswoman Neema Tamang with bowler Indu Barma to ensure strong bowling. “Since Nary´s bowling has been reported as chucking in previous event, I want to ensure that there is an extra bowler available,” Thapa said.
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