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Nepal Loses To Thailand In Opening Match Of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers

Thai players celebrate a wicket against a Nepali batter in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers match in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. Nepal suffers an eight-wicket defeat against Thailand in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, which begins in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 18, 2026. The match is played at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 123 runs, Thailand reaches the total in 16.5 overs, losing just two wickets. The winning runs come off a boundary when two runs are required. Nattakan Chantham leads Thailand's chase with an unbeaten 57 runs. She is well supported by Nanpat Koncharoenkaew, who scores 32 runs, and Ofisara Suwanchonrathi, who contributes 28 runs. For Nepal, Sita Rana Magar claims both wickets. Earlier, Nepal is bowled out for 122 runs in 20 overs after opting to bat first upon losing the toss. Bindu Rawal is Nepal's top scorer with 44 runs. Samjhauna Khadka strikes a quick 26 off 11 balls, while captain Rubina Chhetri adds 17 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes and a four. Thailand's bowlers deliver a disciplined performance, with Thipatcha Putthawong taking four wickets for 15 runs in her four overs. Onicha Kamchomphu claims two wickets, while Sunida Chaturongrattanapisit, Suliporn Laomi, and Chanida Sutthiruang take one wicket each. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13213173
Date Taken	18 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Sports
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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