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#13227768

22 January 2026

A Dutch cricket player celebrates a wicket during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers match against Nepal at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 22, 2026. The Netherlands defeats Nepal by a narrow margin of two runs in the 9th match at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, in a closely contested encounter at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands posts 140 for 5 in their 20 overs, experiencing early jitters as Phebe Molkenboer is dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Heather Siegers contributes 13 off 5 balls before falling to Puja Mahato. The Dutch innings stabilizes through captain Babette de Leede, who scores 49 off 47 deliveries, combining with Sterre Kalis's 30 to rebuild after early losses. Robine Rijke remains unbeaten on 19, and Iris Zwilling's quick 14 off 9 balls helps the team reach a competitive total. Rubina Chhetry picks two wickets for Nepal, while Puja Mahato, Somu Bist, and Riya Sharma chip in with a wicket each. Chasing 141, Nepal starts shakily, losing Bindu Rawal to a run-out in the fourth over and Samjhana Khadka shortly after, leaving them 35 for 2. The middle order struggles as Puja Mahato, Indu Barma, and Kajal Shrestha fall cheaply, leaving Nepal 62 for 5 by the 10th over. Rubina Chhetry anchors the innings with 37 not out from 32 balls, supported by Sita Rana Magar's quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Despite a late surge, Nepal falls agonizingly short, finishing 138 for 7. Netherlands' Isabel van der Woning is the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 16, while Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers chip in with a wicket each. Extras, including 7 wides and 3 no balls, contribute to the tense finish.

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#13227774

22 January 2026

Dutch cricket players celebrate during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers match against Nepal at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 22, 2026. The Netherlands defeat Nepal by a narrow margin of two runs in the 9th match at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, in a closely contested encounter at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands post 140 for 5 in their 20 overs, experiencing early jitters as Phebe Molkenboer is dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Heather Siegers contributes 13 off 5 balls before falling to Puja Mahato. The Dutch innings stabilize through captain Babette de Leede, who scores 49 off 47 deliveries, combining with Sterre Kalis's 30 to rebuild after early losses. Robine Rijke remains unbeaten on 19, and Iris Zwilling's quick 14 off 9 balls helps the team reach a competitive total. Rubina Chhetry picks two wickets for Nepal, while Puja Mahato, Somu Bist, and Riya Sharma chip in with a wicket each. Chasing 141, Nepal starts shakily, losing Bindu Rawal to a run-out in the fourth over and Samjhana Khadka shortly after, leaving them 35 for 2. The middle order struggles as Puja Mahato, Indu Barma, and Kajal Shrestha fall cheaply, leaving Nepal 62 for 5 by the 10th over. Rubina Chhetry anchors the innings with 37 not out from 32 balls, supported by Sita Rana Magar's quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Despite a late surge, Nepal falls agonizingly short, finishing 138 for 7. Netherlands' Isabel van der Woning is the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 16, while Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers chip in with a wicket each. Extras, including 7 wides and 3 no balls, contribute to the tense finish.

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#13227780

22 January 2026

Dutch cricket players celebrate during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers match against Nepal at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 22, 2026. The Netherlands defeat Nepal by a narrow margin of two runs in the 9th match at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, in a closely contested encounter at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands post 140 for 5 in their 20 overs, experiencing early jitters as Phebe Molkenboer is dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Heather Siegers contributes 13 off 5 balls before falling to Puja Mahato. The Dutch innings stabilize through captain Babette de Leede, who scores 49 off 47 deliveries, combining with Sterre Kalis's 30 to rebuild after early losses. Robine Rijke remains unbeaten on 19, and Iris Zwilling's quick 14 off 9 balls helps the team reach a competitive total. Rubina Chhetry picks two wickets for Nepal, while Puja Mahato, Somu Bist, and Riya Sharma chip in with a wicket each. Chasing 141, Nepal starts shakily, losing Bindu Rawal to a run-out in the fourth over and Samjhana Khadka shortly after, leaving them 35 for 2. The middle order struggles as Puja Mahato, Indu Barma, and Kajal Shrestha fall cheaply, leaving Nepal 62 for 5 by the 10th over. Rubina Chhetry anchors the innings with 37 not out from 32 balls, supported by Sita Rana Magar's quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Despite a late surge, Nepal falls agonizingly short, finishing 138 for 7. Netherlands' Isabel van der Woning is the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 16, while Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers chip in with a wicket each. Extras, including 7 wides and 3 no balls, contribute to the tense finish.

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#13227786

22 January 2026

A Dutch cricket player plays a ball during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers match against Nepal at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 22, 2026. The Netherlands defeats Nepal by a narrow margin of two runs in the 9th match at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, in a closely contested encounter at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands posts 140 for 5 in their 20 overs, which sees early jitters as Phebe Molkenboer is dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Heather Siegers contributes 13 off 5 balls before falling to Puja Mahato. The Dutch innings stabilizes through captain Babette de Leede, who scores 49 off 47 deliveries, combining with Sterre Kalis's 30 to rebuild after early losses. Robine Rijke remains unbeaten on 19, and Iris Zwilling's quick 14 off 9 balls helps the team reach a competitive total. Rubina Chhetry picks two wickets for Nepal, while Puja Mahato, Somu Bist, and Riya Sharma chip in with a wicket. Chasing 141, Nepal starts shakily, losing Bindu Rawal to a run-out in the fourth over and Samjhana Khadka shortly after, leaving them 35 for 2. The middle order struggles as Puja Mahato, Indu Barma, and Kajal Shrestha fall cheaply, leaving Nepal 62 for 5 by the 10th over. Rubina Chhetry anchors the innings with 37 not out from 32 balls, supported by Sita Rana Magar's quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Despite a late surge, Nepal falls agonizingly short, finishing 138 for 7. Netherlands' Isabel van der Woning is the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 16, while Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers chip in with a wicket each. Extras, including 7 wides and 3 no balls, contribute to the tense finish.

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#13227791

22 January 2026

A Nepali cricket player plays a ball during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers match against the Netherlands at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 22, 2026. The Netherlands defeats Nepal by a narrow margin of two runs in the 9th match at the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, in a closely contested encounter at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu. Batting first after winning the toss, the Netherlands posts 140 for 5 in their 20 overs, which sees early jitters as Phebe Molkenboer is dismissed for a duck in the opening over. Heather Siegers contributes 13 off 5 balls before falling to Puja Mahato. The Dutch innings stabilizes through captain Babette de Leede, who scores 49 off 47 deliveries, combining with Sterre Kalis's 30 to rebuild after early losses. Robine Rijke remains unbeaten on 19, and Iris Zwilling's quick 14 off 9 balls helps the team reach a competitive total. Rubina Chhetry picks two wickets for Nepal, while Puja Mahato, Somu Bist, and Riya Sharma chip in with a wicket each. Chasing 141, Nepal starts shakily, losing Bindu Rawal to a run-out in the fourth over and Samjhana Khadka shortly after, leaving them 35 for 2. The middle order struggles as Puja Mahato, Indu Barma, and Kajal Shrestha fall cheaply, leaving Nepal 62 for 5 by the 10th over. Rubina Chhetry anchors the innings with 37 not out from 32 balls, supported by Sita Rana Magar's quickfire 27 off 12 balls. Despite a late surge, Nepal falls agonizingly short, finishing 138 for 7. Netherlands' Isabel van der Woning is the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 16, while Caroline de Lange and Silver Siegers chip in with a wicket each. Extras, including 7 wides and 3 no balls, contribute to the tense finish.

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#12928203

31 October 2025

Kutchy of Benfica is closely challenged by Jhonata Silva during the UEFA Futsal Champions League Main Round match between Riga and Benfica at the Tal-Qroqq University Complex in Gzira, Malta, on October 30, 2025.

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#12928207

31 October 2025

Kutchy of Benfica is closely challenged by Jhonata Silva during the UEFA Futsal Champions League Main Round match between Riga and Benfica at the Tal-Qroqq University Complex in Gzira, Malta, on October 30, 2025.

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#12928208

31 October 2025

Kutchy of Benfica is closely challenged by Jhonata Silva during the UEFA Futsal Champions League Main Round match between Riga and Benfica at the Tal-Qroqq University Complex in Gzira, Malta, on October 30, 2025.

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#12928210

31 October 2025

Kutchy of Benfica is closely challenged by Jhonata Silva during the UEFA Futsal Champions League Main Round match between Riga and Benfica at the Tal-Qroqq University Complex in Gzira, Malta, on October 30, 2025.

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#12912145

26 October 2025

Rafael Compri of Hamrun Spartans is closely followed by Olivier Custodio of Lausanne-Sport during the UEFA Conference League league phase match between Hamrun Spartans FC and FC Lausanne-Sport at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, Malta, on October 23, 2025.

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#12912149

26 October 2025

Rafael Compri of Hamrun Spartans is closely followed by Olivier Custodio of Lausanne-Sport during the UEFA Conference League league phase match between Hamrun Spartans FC and FC Lausanne-Sport at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, Malta, on October 23, 2025.

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#12623376

7 August 2025

Jovan Cadjenovic of Hamrun Spartans is closely challenged by Weslley Patati of Maccabi Tel Aviv during the qualifying round, 1st leg soccer match between Hamrun Spartans FC and Maccabi Tel Aviv FC at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola, Malta, on August 5, 2025.

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#12576834

23 July 2025

A young couple sits closely by the Spree River, embracing near the Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, on July 20, 2025.

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#12184060

22 March 2025

Ilyas Chouaref of Malta is closely followed by Fredrik Jensen of Finland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifying match between Malta and Finland at the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, Malta, on March 21, 2025.

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#11886413

21 December 2024

In Ta' Qali, Malta, on December 21, 2024, Emerson Santos de Souza of Floriana is closely challenged by Alexander Satariano of Birkirkara during the Malta 360 Sports Premier League soccer match between Birkirkara and Floriana at the National Stadium.

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#11886414

21 December 2024

In Ta' Qali, Malta, on December 21, 2024, Emerson Santos de Souza of Floriana is closely challenged by Alexander Satariano of Birkirkara during the Malta 360 Sports Premier League soccer match between Birkirkara and Floriana at the National Stadium.

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