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Nepal's tight fielding against Aus, captain takes 3 wickets

Captain Pooja Mahato took 3 wickets for Nepal.
By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Nepal are currently competing with Australia in their final match of the league stage under the ongoing U-19 Women's T20 World Cup in Malaysia.


Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 33 runs for the loss of 3 wickets at the end of six overs.


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Captain Pooja Mahato took 3 wickets for Nepal.


Mahato, who got Australian captain Lucy Hamilton out for a duck, led Ines McKeon to the pavilion for 8 and Kate Pelle for 3 runs.


Having lost both of their opening matches, Nepal are under pressure to win to keep their chances of the Super Six alive. If they lose to Australia, Nepal will return home with no points. A win will keep their chances of reaching the Super Six by finishing third.


Australia have already entered the Super Sixe stage ahead of the match against Nepal by winning both of their opening matches.


 

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