Women's World T20 Qualifier 2026 (Nepal)
Super Sixes
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.99 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -0.74 |
| Ireland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.83 |
| Scotland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -0.17 |
| USA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.42 |
| Thailand | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.59 |
Group A
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.75 |
| Ireland | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1.17 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -0.21 |
| Papua New Guinea | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1.03 |
| Namibia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.67 |
Group B
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.60 |
| Scotland | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2.05 |
| Thailand | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -0.42 |
| Nepal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -1.15 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -1.12 |
1 February Super Sixes: Ireland v Thailand (Kirtipur)
1 February Super Sixes: Bangladesh v Netherlands (Mulpani)
1 February Super Sixes: USA v Scotland (Kirtipur)
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: Ireland beat Netherlands by 98 runs

Mulpani, 30 January.
Ireland 143-9 (20 overs; L Paul 39, A Hunter 34, G Lewis 20; H Landheer 3-35, C de Lange 2-15)
Netherlands 45 (14.5 overs; J Maguire 3-9, O Prendergast 3-13, L McBride 2-9)
Jane Maguire congratulated (ICC)
Oranje squashed! The Girls in Green finally came to the party with a dominant display over the Netherlands, the winning margin ensuing they leapfrogged Scotland on NRR to third place in the table. A solid total with the bat, Leah Paul top scoring with 39 and Amy Hunter up and running again with 34 at the top of the order, meant the Dutch would have a stiff challenge. In the chase opener Iris Zwilling was the only player to reach double figure with just 10, as six wickets fell for just five runs and the score crashed to 26-8. Orla Prendergast's early wickets of Phebe Molkenboer, Babette De Leede and Robin Rijke first ball, earned her the POTM award while Jane Maguire finished with the slighly better figures of 3-9.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group 1: Afghanistan beat Ireland by 191 runs.

Harare Sports Club, 30 January.
Afghanistan 315-7 (50 overs; F Khan 163, M Khan 89, U Niazai 26; R Wilson 3-52, O Riley 3-61)
Ireland 124 (40.4 overs; M Bates 34, R Wilson 31; A Aziz 3-21, A Khan 3-33)
Afghanistan Khan can - 163 runs for Faisal (ICC)
Wicket apiece for Reuben Wilson, Tom Ford and Olly Riley as Afghanistan build a decent platform on 149 for 3 at the 30-over mark. The fourth wicket stand passes 100 and at the 40 overs mark Afghanistan are on 209 for 3 with Faisal Khan unbeaten on 118. The last ten overs could get messy. Indeed they did with a further 106 added in a final total of 315 for 7. Fourth wicket stand was worth 188 with Faisal Khan making a superb 142-ball 163 (18 fours, 1 six) while skipper Mahboob Khan made 89. A flurry of wickets in the last few overs meant little as runs haemoraged, Reuben Wilson and Olly Riley finishing with three apiece. Tough chase in prospect for Ireland, quickly becomes No prospect of a chase from Ireland as Ogilby, Leckey and West depart inside the first Powerplay. Marco Bates, with just a single off fifteen deliveries pushes into the covers and sets off, and O'Brien pays the price for the speculative run. A missed sweep sees Dijkstra lbw to Arab. Ireland in survival mode slipping further and further behind, just taking what's on offer, 83-5 the score at the halfway stage. Wilson gives Aqil the charge but only slices gently to point before Riley goes third ball for a single caught and bowled, two in the over. Ireland totally becalmed, just 6 runs in the next 7 overs, going down with a whimper. Bates' vigil ends on 34 off 77 pulling seamer Omarzai to mid on, his partnership of 55 off 77 with Reuben Wilson for the sixth wicket the high point of an otherwise disappointing team effort on the day and throughout the Tournament that ends with just that single Group win over Japan.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group 2: New Zealand lost to England by 65 runs.

Queens, Bulawayo, 30 January.
England 234-7 (50 overs; B Mayes 53, C Falconer 47, B Dawkins 42, F Ahmed 29*, J Moores 20; S Reddy 2-28, M Clarke 2-38)
New Zealand 169 (38.5 overs; S Reddy 47, J Sandhu 26; M Lumsden 5-17, S Morgan 2-38)
Another half-century for Ben Mayes today (ICC)
Tournament top scorer Ben Mayes leading the way again for England as the spinning pitch in Bulawayo put a brake on their normal free scoring style. New Zealand battling back after losing early wickets, Manny Lumsden with a pair. England glad to see the back of Snehith Reddy caught by Alphie Albert off Alex Green. Reddy was looking composed and looked like taking New Zealand into a good position. Manny Lumsden returns and mops up the tail, three wickets in an over that sees him complete a five-for. England unbeaten destined for the semi-finals, whether as group winners or runner-up is yet to be decided when India face Pakistan on Sunday.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: Bangladesh v Scotland

Kirtipur, 30 January.
Bangladesh 191-5 (20 overs; S Joty 56*, S Mostary 47, D Akter 39, J Ferdous 22)
Scotland 101-9 (20 overs; P Spoul 27*, M McColl 20; M Akter 3-25, Shorna Akter 2-13)
A quickfire 47 off 23 balls from Sobhana Mostery (ICC)
Runs all down the order from the unbeaten table toppers, skipper Sultana Joty top-scoring with an unbeaten half-century. Just single wickets for Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel and Katherine Fraser, each at a cost of forty runs. The Scottish challenge never materialised with Darcy Carter caught behind first ball and all the big guns out at 35-5 in the seventh over, Marufa Akter doing the damage. It was only late runs from Megan McColl and Pippa Sproul which put a veneer of respectability on a bad day at the office for the Scots.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: USA beat Thailand by 28 runs.

Kirtipur, 30 January.
USA 128 (19.5 overs; P Ganesh 35; O Kamchompu 3-16, S Chaturongrattana 2-23, T Putthawong 2-27, P Maya 2-32)
Thailand 100 (19 overs; N Chaiwai 31, N Koncharoenkai 28; T Norris 3-22, R Singh 2-13, G Kodali 2-13, M Madhavan 2-19)
Pooja Ganesh top scored for USA with an unbeaten 35 (ICC)
Tara Norris' three wickets helped the USA to a 28-run win over Thailand to earn their first points at the Super Six stage and end their opponents’ hopes of qualifying. After electing to bat, the USA slipped to 43 for three when Chetna Pagydyala (18) became the second of Onnicha Kamchompu’s three wickets. Pooja Ganesh (35 not out) and Norris (18) made important contributions but the USA twice lost wickets in consecutive deliveries to post 128 all out in the 20th over. In reply, Thailand were in trouble at 12 for two before Nannapat Koncharoenkai (28) and Naruemol Chaiwai (31) gave their side hope. However, economical bowling from Maahi Madhavan (2/19) and Geetika Kodali (3/13) meant they were well behind the run rate in the closing overs before being bowled out for 100.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group 1: South Africa lost to Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.

Queens, Bulawayo, 29 January.
South Africa 261-7 (50 overs; J van Schalkwyk 118, A Lagadien 46, P James 37, M Kruiskamp 21*; V Akash 4-46, K Gamage 2-61)
Sri Lanka 265-5 (46 overs; V Chamuditha 110, S Wekunagoda 48, V Dinsara 32; C Botha 2-37, M Kruiskamp 2-59)
Viran Chamuditha (ICC)
Two wickets with big googlies from Vigneshwaran Akash after an opening partnership of 96 for Sourth Africa. Jason Rowles comes down the pitch but holes out at long-on to give Chamika Heentigala his first wicket. A magnificent century from Jorich van Schalkwyk the highlight of what South Africa hope will be a winning score. Akash finishes with four wickets no one reading his mixture of legspin and googlies. Sri Lanka going full stem ahead in the chase, almost half way there in just twenty overs for the loss of only one wicket. Wekunagada chops on to end a partnership worth 143. Just a glimmer of hope for South Africa as Corne Botha finds the inside edge of Chamunditha's bat and a flying Phahlamohlaka holds a juggling catch. That will slow things up a bit, but Sri Lanka are well ahead of the asking rate. South Africa nibble another wicket, anothr diving catch behind and a second wicket for Michael Kruiskamp. Sri Lanka cruising to the win with just 30 runs required off the final 10 overs and end it with four overs to spare. South Africa finish a disappointing campaign with just the single win over Tanzania in the Group stage. Sri Lanka move into second place in the table but a win for Afghanistan over Ireland will see them into the semi-finals on NRR.
Men's Under 19 World Cup
Group 1: Australia beat West Indies by 22 runs.

Harare Sports Club, 28 January.
Australia 314-7 (50 overs; O Peake 109, N Samuel 56, P Malajczuk 48, L Young 45, J Draper 29; J Pollard 2-37, R'Jai Gittens 2-45)
West Indies 292-9 (49.4 overs; Z Carter 64, J Dorne 62, J Andrew 44, K Tilokani 35, T Francis 27, J Van Lange 26; C Lachmund 4-66, A Sharma 2-47, H Schiller 2-54)
Ollie Peake run out by the smallest of margins
Aussie skipper Ollie Peake who plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash, run out off the last ball of the innings for 109, but the 300+ total should be more than enough for the win. West Indies have other plans and the top order all getting in and keeping the rate manageable but so far only Zachary Carter has passed 50. It will take someone to push things along in the final twenty overs if the Windies are come close. Two hundred comes up but the last 50 runs have been the slowest of the innings with the required rate now up to 8s. Dorne and Tilokani looking for 83 off the last ten overs and Tilokani edges an expansive drive to the keeper. Four dots from Schiller draws a pull from Dorne only for him to chop on - a wicket maiden, priceless. Twenty-nine required off the final two overs - Windies going down swinging. Two wickets in two balls for left-arm spinner Aryan Sharma leaves 26 off 6 required. Three singles and a wicket for Lachmund sees Australia 22 run winners. That slow middle phase of the game put the Windies behind the clock and the latter batsmen perished trying to make up for lost time.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: Netherlands beat USA by 21 runs (DLS).

Kirtipur, 28 January.
USA 129-7 (20 overs; G Bhogle 36, I Vaghela 32; H Landheer 3-30, C de Lange 2-27)
Netherlands 90-2 (12 overs; P Molkenboer 46*, H Siegers 28)
Dutch celebrate claiming their World Cup place.
Strike bowler Isobel vd Woning missing today for family reasons, could be a big loss to the Netherlands hoping to go three from three today and secure their place in the World Cup Finals. But not so as her replacement Hannah Landheer takes three wickets, two for Caroline de Lange. Rapid start to the chase from Phoebe Molkenboer and Heather Siegers, boundaries flowing in the Powerplay. Fifty-seven on the board before Siegers departs with 3x6s in her 12 ball 28. Rain brings an end to proceedings with the Netherlands comfortably ahead on DLS. The rain can't stop the Dutch celebrations, pressure off them now, Ireland will be hoping that works in their favour on Friday.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: Scotland beat Ireland by 39 runs.

Kirtipur, 28 January.
Scotland 160-5 (20 overs; S Bryce 47, K Fraser 36, K Bryce 30, M McColl 27*; J Maguire 2-20)
Ireland 121 (19.2 overs; G Lewis 41; K Bryce 4-21, A Maqsood 2-23, P Chatterji 2-23)
Jane Maguire bowled well for Ireland (ICC)
Ireland's hopes of a stress free finish to the T20 World Cup Qualifiers were dealt a blow after they were totally outplayed by Scotland losing by 39 runs. Put in to bat, Scotland were given a steady start by Kathryn Fraser (36) and Kathryn Bryce (30). Jane Maguire (2-20) pegged them back, but a late burst saw 31 runs added in the last two overs as Sarah Bryce (47) and Megan McColl (27*) shared a fifth wicket stand of 49 to boost their total to a formidable 160 for 5. The Irish chase never really got going, losing wickets early and steadily throughout. Gaby Lewis made a defiant 41 but in truth Ireland were well beaten by a fitter, hungrier side.. Kathryn Bryce took four wickets to make the Player of the Match a formality, while there were two apiece for Priyanz Chatterji and Abtha Maqsood. Ireland now have two games remaining - Netherlands on Friday and Thailand on Sunday. Two wins will still see them qualify, and indeed, if results go their way in the other games, a win over Thailand may be enough. Not quite last chance saloon, but a vast improvement required over the next few days.
Women's World T20 Qualifier
Super Sixes: Bangladesh beat Thailand by 39 runs.

Mulpani, 28 January.
Bangladesh 165-8 (20 runs; S Mostary 59, J Ferdous 56; T Putthawong 3-22, O Kamchomphu 2-29)
Thailand 126-8 (20 overs; N Chantham 46, N Chaiwal 30, N Koncharoenkai 29; M Akter 3-25, R Moni 2-20, Shorna Akter 2-21)
Juairiya Ferdous clears the ropes. (ICC)
No surprise upset as unbeaten Bangladesh beat the winless Thailand. A century partnership between Sobhana Mostary and Juairiya Ferdous the basis of their winning total with Thipatcha Putthawong claiming three wickets in the push for runs in the closing overs of the innings. The Thai reply started badly as they lost Suwanan first ball but runs and despite runs from the next three to the crease were never up with the rate. No wag from the tail, all perishing in the search for runs.
Group A: USA beat Papua New Guinea by 5 wickets.

Mulpani, 26 January.
Papua New Guinea 110-5 (20 overs; Konio Oala 41, P Siaka 26; L Shetty 3-27)
USA 111-5 (18 overs; G Bhogle 35, C Pagydyala 32; D Lohia 2-7)
Lekha Shetty congratulated (ICC)
An opening partnership of 69 by Gargi Bhogle and Chetna Pagydyala ensured the USA were comfortable winners, easing home with two overs to spare. Nepal had posted a modest 110-5 opting to preserve wickets rather than go all out on the attack, Lekha Shetty prising out three of the five wickets to fall.
Group B: Nepal lost to Scotland by 72 runs.

Kirtipur, 26 January.
Scotland 140 (20 overs; P Chatterji 45*, A Lister 22; M Upadhayay 4-17, R Chhetry 3-23)
Nepal 68 (13.5 overs; A Maqsood 3-14, K Fraser 2-11, K Bryce 2-14)
Priyanaz Chatterji (ICC)
Scotland rocked by Manisha Upadhayay's opening two overs that saw her remove Katherine Fraser, Darcy Carter and Kathryn Bryce. Amazing figures of 3-6 having opened the match with three consecutive wides! It took an unbeaten 45 off 28 balls by Priyanaz Chatterji to double Scotland's ten over total of 69-5 to a winning one. Four wickets for leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood in Nepal's reply with five of the six bowlers used claiming a wicket. The only one to miss out was Priyanaz Chatterji, but she had already done her job for the day, her innings winning her the POTM award.
Group B: Netherlands beat Thailand by 17 runs.

Mulpani, 26 January.
Netherlands 107-8 (20 overs; B de Leede 61*; S Chaturongrattana 3-24, P Maya 2-22)
Thailand 90-8 (20 overs: N ChaiwaiI 33, N Chantham 26; I van der Woning 4-14, Zwilling 3-9, H Siegers 2-14)
Netherlands captain Babette de Leede watching wickets fall around her as the Oranje make a shaky start. 53-4 at the half way stage De Leede with half those. Netherlands creep past 100 thanks to De Leede's efforts but will it be enough? Probably is the immediate answer as Iris Zwilling claims the first two wickets at no cost! Dutch attack closes out important win with four wickets for Isobel van der Woning, three for Irish Zwilling and two for Heather Siegers. Puts them in a very strong position as they and Bangladesh carry maximum points in the Super Six phase.
Group A: Ireland beat Namibia by 7 wickets.

Kirtipur, 26 January.
Namibia 107-8 (18 overs; K Green 32, W Mwatile 28; L McBride 3-17, J Maguire 3-31)
Ireland 110-3 (14.2 overs; O Prendergast 39, G Lewis 33, L Paul 27*)
Ireland celebrate the wicket (ICC)
No Amy or Aimee in Ireland's lineup today with Christina Coulter-Reilly behind the stumps and Lara McBride on spinning duty. Wickets for Orla Prendergast and Alana Dalzell remove both openers without scoring before Lara McBride removes the dangerous looking Kayleen Green (32 off 23, 5x4,1x6). Ireland happy to see the opposition 46-3 at the ten over mark. McBride finishes her spell with 3-17 as both the women's games this morning finish with identical scores of 107-8. That should pose no problems for the Girls in Green even with a longer tail than usual. Rebecca Stokell gone for just 2 bringing Orla Prendergast to join Gaby Lewis at the crease. Dead rubber chase all very straightforward with runs for the top order of Player of the Match Orla Prendergast (39), Gaby Lewis (33) and Leah Paul (27*). The real work starts now with three huge games coming up. Two wins from three probably the equation with European rivals Scotland and Netherlands awaiting as are Thailand.
Group B: Scotland beat Thailand by 4 wickets.

Kirtipur, 24 January.
Thailand 118-6 (20 overs; N Chaiwai 73, C Sutthiruang 22; K Fraser 2-25)
Scotland 124-5 (14.4 overs; S Bryce 52*, K Fraser 41)
Katherine Fraser scored 41 and took 2 wickets for Scotland (ICC)
Naruemol Chaiwai and Chanida Sutthiruang the only players to reach diouble figures for Thailand who were no match for the Scots. Sarah Bryce given POTM for her hard hitting 52* off 35 balls (8x4,1x6) although Katherine Fraser with two wickets and 41 off 31 (7x4) could feel slightly agrieved to miss out.
Group A: Namibia lost to Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets.

Mulpani, 24 January.
Namibia 122-5 (20 overs; J Diergaardt 36, W Mwatile 23; S Jimmy 2-18)
Papua New Guinea 124-7 (19.4 overs; H Doriga 39, K Oaala 20; S Shihepo 3-8)
Another Maximum from POTM Hollan Doriga (ICC)
PNG across the line with just two balls to spare after their opening pair Hollan Doriga and Konio Oala posted 58 for the first wicket in just 7 overs. Isabel Toua and Hane Tau adding the 25 needed for the eighth wicket that got their side home.
Group B: Nepal beat Zimbabwe by six wickets.

Kirtipur, 24 January.
Zimbabwe 129-6 (20 overs; K Ndhlovu 52, B Biza 34; R Sharma 2-25)
Nepal 133-4 (19.3 overs; P Mahato 52*, I Barma 22; J Nkomo 2-28)
POTM Puja Mahato scored an unbeaten 52 for Nepal (ICC)
Welcome win for the hosts who get over the line by six wicket in the final over thanks to a fine unbeaten half century from Puja Mahato.
Group A: Bangladesh beat Ireland by 9 runs.

Mulpani, 24 January.
Bangladesh 153-7 (20 overs; S Akhter 52, D Akhter 35, S Mostary 30; J Maguire 2-24, A Kelly 2-44)
Ireland 144-4 (20 overs; G Lewis 73, A Hunter 35*; S Akhter 2-17)
Bangladesh celebrate as Gaby Lewis departs. (ICC)
Bangladesh with a decent total of 153 for 7, with a half century for Sharmin Akhter (52) who added 70 for the second wicket with Dilara Akhter (35). There was late acceleration from Mostary who took a liking to Arlene Kelly, hitting three sixes in a 16-ball 30. Chase starts well with Gaby Lewis (24*) and Amy Hunter (23*) bringing up the 50 in seven overs. Hunter is winning her 100th cap today - will it be a memorable one? Maybe not as she's down receiving treatment for a recent hamstring injury. Indeed, she is retiring hurt. Few tight overs and at the halfway stage Ireland need a further 86 off 10 overs. All their wickets in hand though. Tough but very achievable. Disastrous 11th over as Prendergast is trapped lbw and Paul stumped in the same over. Suddenly, 154 looks very far away as only a single from the 12th over and the required rate is in double figures. Flurry of boundaries as Ireland wake up and take 14 from the 13th. Back-to-back boundaries as Gaby Lewis passes 50 from 45 balls (8 fours). 39 needed off last three overs. Bangladesh well on top as 35 needed from last two overs now, Do or die time. Two sixes in the over but Lewis caught on the ropes. 20 needed off the last. Few defiant boundaries from a limping Amy Hunter but Bangladesh win by 9 runs. Ireland will now likely have to win two from three in the Super Sixes against Netherlands, Scotland and Thailand. Few nervous times ahead.
Group A: Bangladesh beat Namibia by 80 runs.

Kirtipur, 22 January.
Bangladesh 144-7 (20 overs; S Mostery 27, D Akter 25, Shorna Akter 23, N Joty 21; S Tuhadeleni 2-34, S Shihepo 2-21)
Namibia 64 (17.5 overs; Shanjida Akther 4-14, R Khan 3-5, F Khatun 3-12)
Sobhana Mostary top scored for Bangladesh (ICC)
Four wickets for Shanjida Akther Maghla helped Bangladesh to an 80-run win as all 10 Namibia wickets fell to spin. Dilara Akter set the tone at the top of the order for Bangladesh with 25 before Sobhana Mostary (27) and Nigar Sultana Joty (21) put on 46 for the fourth wicket. Rabeya Khan (11) helped to negotiate a late order wobble as Bangladesh set Namibia 145 to win. In response, captain Sune Wittmann made 19 at the top of the order but struggled for support. Rabeya (three for five) and Shanjida (four for 14) took care of the middle and lower order before Fahima Khatun (three for 12) finished the job as Namibia were bowled out for 64.
Group B: Nepal lost to Netherlands by 2 runs.

Mulpani, 22 January.
Netherlands 140-5 (20 overs; B De Leede 49, S Kalis 30; R Chhetry 2-21)
Nepal 138-7 (20 overs; R Chhetry 37*, S Magar 27*; I vd Woning 3-16)
Another tight final over from Siegers claims the points (ICC)
Rubina Chhetry and Sita Magar came within one hit of upsetting the odds as they added an unbeaten 45 runs in the final overs of the chase. Thety took 20 runs off the eighteenth over and 11 off the nineteenth to leave them needing 13 off Heather Siegers final over. In the last game Siegers bowled the final over for just three singles and he legspin did the job again today - 2,1,0,1,2,4 to the Dutch to their third win.
Group B: Scotland beat Zimbabwe by 5 wickets.

Mulpani, Kathmandu, 22 January.
Zimbabwe 101 (18.4 overs; M Mupachikwa 30*, C Dhururu 22; A Maqsood 2-14, R Slater 2-15, K Bryce 2-19)
Scotland 105-5 (13.4 overs; K Fraser 44, K Bryce 23; L Tshuma 3-25)
Katherine Fraser top scored for the Scots with 44 (ICC)
Scotland with the win that keeps them in contention for qualification for the next stage. Wickets shared as only Modester Mupachikwa and Chiedza Dhururu showed any resistance Mupachikwa batting at three remaining not out at the end. Katherine Fraser with a brisk 44 in the chase before being run out, 7x4 1x6 in her 30 ball stay.
Group A: Ireland beat USA 16 runs.

Mulpani, Kathmandu, 22 January.
Ireland 154-7 (20 overs; L Paul 67, G Lewis 42; T Norris 3-10)
USA 138-8 (20 overs; R Singh 41, C Pagydyala 22; A Kelly 4-20, A Canning 2-11, A Maguire 2-26)
Half century for Leah Paul (ICC)
The sixteen runs that Arlene Kelly and Rebecca Stokell plundered from the final over of Ireland's innings proved to be the margin that ensured the Girls in Green win today. With Orla Prendergast out first ball it was Leah Paul who provided impetus to the innings in a 77 run partnership with Gaby Lewis. USA were briefly ahead of the rate in the opening powerplay but from there they struggled to maintain the challenge. Seventeen extras conceded by Ireland to USA's two, and the departure of Ava Canning who pulled up after one ball of her third over the downside of today's win.
Group A: Bangladesh beat Papua New Guinea by 30 runs.

Kirtipur, 20 January.
Bangladesh 168-5 (20 overs; Shorna Akter 37, D Akter 35, S Mostary 34*, Sharmin Akter 28)
Papua New Guinea 138-9 (20 overs; B Tau 35, S Jimmy 28, H Doriga 21)
Shorna Akter (ICC)
Solid display by one of the tournament favourites ensured a 30-run win.
Group B: Netherlands beat Scotland by 7 runs.

Kirtipur, 20 January.
Netherlands 157-6 (20 overs; S Kalis 87; R Slater 3-24)
Scotland 150-5 (19 overs; K Bryce 43, K Fraser 41, S Bryce 30; C De Lange 2-27)
Sterre Kalis (ICC)
Stere Kalis with more than half the Oranji's runs, her 87 off 60 balls included 14x4, 1x6 while for Scotland left arm seamer Rachel Slater claimed three wickets in her four over spell. Katherine Fraser and Kathryn Bryce added 50 for the second wicket and the Bryce sisters another 57 together. Eleven needed from the final over but Scotland only managed three singles off the legspin of Heather Siegers.
Group A: Namibia lost to USA by 4 wickets.

Mulpani, 20 January.
Namibia 144-6 (20 overs; Y Khan 74, M Gorases 28; T Norris 3-34. I Vaghela 2-15)
USA 145-5 (19.2 overs; E Claridge 70*, R Singh 21; E Kejarukua 2-25, S Tuhadeleni 2-28)
Player of the Match Ella Claridge (ICC)
USA keeper Ella Claridge starred with the bat, after surviving two dropped catches early in her innings. Her 70 off 51 (10x4,1x6) took her side to within 4 singles of the win, which was achieved with four balls to spare.
Group B: Thailand beat Zimbabwe by 1 run.

Mulpani, 20 January.
Thailand 115-7 (20 overs; N Koncharoenkai 54, N Chantham 26; A Mazvishaya 2-21, A Zimunu 2-22)
Zimbabwe 114-6 (20 overs; M Mupachikwa 36, K Ndhlovu 28; T Putthawong 2-27)
Maya opts to throw the ball to run out Gwanura (ICC)
The tightest of finishes saw Thailand claim the points. With Zimbabwe requiring 2 runs for the win, Nyasha Gwanzura could only dig out the final delivery back to the bowler. Bizarrely she seemed reluctant to attempt the tieing run and set off late as her partner raced past her to the keeper's end. Phannita Maya gathered her fumbled stop, and with Gwanzuru not in the frame opted to throw the ball at the stumps rather than simply walk it in and remove the bails. Fortunately she hit because a miss would have seen the game lost, as no one was backing up to prevent a winning overthrow. Small margins indeed, Thailand unbeaten and Zimbabwe winless after two games each.
Group A: Bangladesh beat USA by 21 runs.

Mulpani, 18 January.
Bangladesh 158-5 (20 overs; S Akhter 63, S Mostary 32; M Madhavan 3-23, I Vaghela 2-26)
USA 137-9 (20 overs; C Pagydyala 36, R Singh 33, D Dhingra 23; N Akter 4-24, M Moni 3-24, R Khan 2-34)
Boundary for Bangladesh (ICC)
Sharmin Akhter and Nahida Akter starred with bat and ball to see Bangladesh to a 21-run opening victory over the USA. Sharmin seized the initiative in the Bangladeshi innings after they had been put in by the Americans, smashing a blistering 63 off just 39 deliveries to help them to 158 for five from their 20 overs, adding 63 with Sobhana Mostary (32). Maahi Madhavan was the pick of the American bowlers, taking three for 23, including the wicket of Sharmin. Disha Dhingra (23) and Chetna Pagydyala (36) made a strong start in the chase, but after their 42-run opening stand was broken by Rabeya Khan, wickets fell at regular intervals. Eventually the USA finished on 137 for nine from their 20 overs, with Nahida ( four wickets for 24) taking the crucial wicket of Ritu Singh after she had blasted 33 off 13 balls.
Group B: Nepal lost to Thailand by 8 wickets.

Mulpani, 18 January.
Nepal 122 (20 overs; B Rawal 44, S Khadka 26;T Putthawong 4-27, O Camchomphu 2-24)
Thailand 125-2 (16.5 overs; N Chantham 57*, N Koncharoenkai 32, A Suwanchonrathi 28; S Magar 2-20)
Joy as Nepal take a wicket (ICC)
A brilliant knock from Natthakan Chantham saw Thailand to a comprehensive, eight-wicket win over Nepal in Kirtipur. Bindu Rawal had made 44 for Nepal after they were put into batted first, losing their final wicket on the last ball of the innings as they were bowled out for 122. Thipatcha Putthawong broke an opening stand of 52 on her way to figures of four for 27, and that was followed by a fine chase. Chantham added 66 with Aphisara Suwanchonrathi (28) before she was joined by keeper Nannapat Koncharoenkai (32), with the pair adding 47. While Koncharoenkai fell with the target in sight, Chantham guided Thailand home with an unbeaten 57.
Group B: Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by 22 runs.

Kirtipur, 18 January.
Netherlands 122 (19 overs; P Molkenboer 27, S Kalis 26; C Chatonzwa 5-22)
Zimbabwe 100-8 (20 overs; N Gwanzuru 27; I vd Woning 2-4)
Netherlands celebrate (ICC)
Christabel Chatonzwa took the first five-wicket haul of the competition but it was not enough for Zimbabwe to avoid defeat against the Netherlands. Despite being restricted to 122 all out by Chatonzwa’s five for 22, the Dutch still ended up winners by 22 runs. Phebe Molkenboer’s 27 and a further 26 from Sterre Kalis helped them to what proved a challenging total. In reply, Zimbabwe quickly found themselves in trouble at 25 for four as the wickets were shared among the Dutch bowlers. Chatonzwa did her best with the bat, making 15 not out, alongside Nyasha Gwanzura, who scored 27 off 16, but Isabel Van Der Woning took two wickets in three balls and Zimbabwe’s hopes went with them.
Group A: Ireland beat Papua New Guinea by 41 runs.

Kirtipur, 18 January.
Ireland 146-6 (20 overs; O Prendergast 56, G Lewis 42; H Tau 4-25)
Papua New Guinea 105-6 (20 overs; A Kelly 2-18)
Another Fifty for Orla Prendergast (ICC)
Quickfire start from Gaby Lewis 42 off 25 (6x4,1x6) sets the Girls in Green on their way with Amy Hunter sitting this one out. Orla Prendergast keeps the charge going her 56 coming off 44 balls (4x4, 2x6) but the rest of the batting was less than convincing with slow left armer Hane Tau claiming four wickets. Nevertheless the Irish total should be more than enough to claim their first points of the campaign. A sharp caught and bowled by Alana Dalzell makes the breakthrough in the sixth over. No real danger of PNG chasing down the Irish total, Hollan Doriga launching Arlene Kelly out of the ground and into the traffic outside as agressive as they got while the Irish bowling never looked like running through them at any stage.
Warm up: Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets.

TU Ground, Kathmandu, 16 January.
Zimbabwe 125-6 (20 overs; C Dhururu 42*, J Nkomo 25, N Gwanzura 20; C Murray 2-21)
Ireland 128-6 (19.0 overs; O Prendergast 53 ret., L Delany 31)
Action from Ireland v Zimbabwe as Cara Murray tries for a hat-trick (Niall Walsh)
Zimbabwe managed a modest 125 thanks to runs down the order from Chieza Dhururu and Nyasha Gwanzura who was run out off the final delivery of the innings. Ava Canning and Alana Dalzell took the new ball with Orla Prendergast taking a rest from bowling action today and it was Cara Murray with two in two balls with the best return today. Not the start to the chase that Ireland would have wanted as Gaby Lewis was out second ball, Amy Hunter resuming duties alongside her at the top of the order. But Ireland's retirement policy almost cost them the game today as first Amy Hunter was called in, and Orla Prendergast likewise having completed a 37 ball innings of 53 (3x4,3x6). Ireland 97-4 at that stage needing 29 more runs off the final five overs. Rebecca Stokell was out next ball, and Laura Delany run out in the following over, and it took a run-a-ball 13* from Christina Coulter-Reilly to finish things off with 6 balls to spare.
Warm up: Nepal lost to Ireland by 100 runs.

Kathmandu, 14 January.
Ireland 200-7 (20 overs; G Lewis 77 ret., O Prendergast 62 ret., L Paul 21 ret.; R Chhetry 2-17)
Nepal 100 (19.0 overs; K Joshi 28, B Rawal 25; A Maguire 2-3, O Prendergast 2-9, L McBride 2-12, A Kelly 2-14)
Ireland in action in Nepal (Niall Walsh)
Gaby Lewis' 77 off 38 (12x4,2x6) and Orla Prendergast's 62 off 29 (8x4,3x6) ensured that Ireland dominated this encounter with the hosts. Even without Amy Hunter batting today, they topped 200 retiring four of the wickets to 'fall', No pressure on the bowlers then as Maguire, Prendergast, McBride and Kelly each claimed two wickets while Bindu Rawal and Kabita Joshi scored more than half the home sides total. Little sign of an improvement in the catching department with three going to ground but a useful run out, if little more than a 'net' for the Girls in Green who face Zimbabwe in another warm up match on Friday.
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