Nepal Women vs Vanuatu Women - April 30, 2026

Match Summary:
Nepal Women secured a commanding victory over Vanuatu Women by 83 runs. Samjhana Khadka was the top scorer with a half-century, while Kabita Kunwar delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming six wickets.

Detailed Narrative

The match took place at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium in Kigali City. Nepal Women won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a formidable target of 132 runs for Vanuatu Women.

Nepal Women's Innings Highlights:

• Samjhana Khadka was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a vital 52 runs off 51 balls, including 9 boundaries. Her innings provided a solid foundation for Nepal.
• Indu Barma contributed significantly with a quickfire 43 not out from just 18 deliveries, boasting an impressive strike rate of 238.89.
• The innings concluded at 132/3 in their allotted 20 overs.

Vanuatu Women's Bowling:

• Nasimana Navaika and Natalia Kakor each picked up a wicket, with Nasimana dismissing the key batter Samjhana Khadka.

Vanuatu Women's Innings Highlights:

• Vanuatu struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Nepal, managing only 49 runs before being bowled out in 16.4 overs.
• Kabita Kunwar was exceptional with the ball, taking a remarkable six wickets for just five runs in her spell of 3.4 overs. Her performance was pivotal in dismantling the Vanuatu batting lineup.
• Puja Mahato also chipped in with two crucial wickets.

Notable Performances:

• Kabita Kunwar's six-wicket haul was undoubtedly the highlight of the match and earned her accolades for her match-winning bowling display.
• The excellent fielding by Nepal was evident as they held on to crucial catches, including ones by Rubina Chhetri and Indu Barma.

Nepal Women's all-around performance ensured a comfortable victory, reinforcing their dominance in the tournament.