The battle lines are drawn in Group B as Indonesia Women look to bounce back, while Nepal Women gear up to kickstart their campaign in the Asian Games Women’s Qualifier 2026. As per the current standings, China Women occupy the top spot after a hard-fought win, leaving Indonesia in second place with zero points and a close Net Run Rate of -0.085 after their narrow opening defeat. Meanwhile, Nepal has yet to play a single game in the tournament, making this fixture an incredibly intriguing contest where they can instantly leapfrog their opponents with a strong debut performance.
Squads:
Indonesia Women’s Cricket Team
Desi Wulandari, Fatimah Albanjari, Kisi Kasse, Emily Sirs, Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Dewi Wesika, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Maria Corazon, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Dara Paramitha, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Putri Suwandewi, Ni Wayan Sariani, Sang Maypriani
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Indu Barma (C), Puja Mahato (VC), Suman Bist, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Anu Kadayat, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Rubi Poddar (WK), Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Roma Thapa, Manisha Upadhayay
Players to watch out:
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini
Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini was the standout performer for Indonesia in her single outing, leading the batting charge with a resilient 37 runs off 46 balls. She was the driving force of the innings, punishing loose deliveries to hit five boundaries. Scoring at a strike rate of 80.43, she showed great character under pressure to give her side a fighting chance.
Puja Mahato
Puja Mahato has had a quiet but efficient start to the tournament, featuring in one match where she remained unbeaten. Coming lower down the order, she contributed a handy 23 runs off 26 deliveries, which included two boundaries. Showing great composure to finish at 23*, she maintained an active strike rate of 88.46 to help steady her side.
Ni Ariani
Ni Ariani proved to be a highly effective weapon for Indonesia in her lone bowling appearance. She bowled her full quota of 4 overs, conceding only 14 runs to keep the opposition batters under immense pressure with an economy rate of 3.50. Her excellent line and length earned her 2 wickets for just 14 runs, finishing with a sharp strike rate of 12.00.
Kabita Joshi
Kabita Joshi provides great flexibility to her team as a reliable bowling all-rounder with 66 T20Is to her credit. Down the order, she has chipped in 315 runs, utilizing her clearing ability to hit 9 sixes and 26 boundaries while remaining unbeaten 14 times. When handed the ball, she acts as a dependable option through the middle overs, sending down 647 balls to pick up 22 wickets with a tidy economy rate of 5.30.
Pitch:
The pitch at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is generally considered balanced but tends to favor batters with good stroke play due to its true bounce and even pace. Spinners can also be effective later in the game as the pitch tends to offer some turn as it wears.
Weather:
Expect a hot, humid morning reaching 33°C to 35°C across Malaysia. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will follow, especially hitting Kuala Lumpur, the West Coast, and Sarawak.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Desi Wulandari, Maria Corazon, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Ni Wayan Sariani, Sang Maypriani, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Suman Bist, Kabita Joshi, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar
Match Details:
Date – May 28, 2026
Time – 11:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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