The 2nd T20I between Nepal Women and Malaysia Women promises more excitement after a nail-biting series opener. In the first match, played at Bayuemas Oval, Malaysia Women managed to defend 104, edging out Nepal Women by just 3 runs in a final-over thriller. Nepal’s chase fell agonizingly short at 101/7, with Kabita Joshi’s late fight not quite enough to take them over the line. Malaysia’s bowlers, especially Winifred Duraisingam and Ainna Hamizah Hashim, held their nerve to seal an important win.
Squads:
Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Mahirah Izzati, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Suabika, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Marsya, Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team
Bindu Rawal, Rajmati Airee, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Roma Thapa, Rubi Poddar, Ishwori Bist, Manisha Upadhayay, Riya Sharma, Sabnam Rai
Players to watch out:
Ainna Hashim
Ainna Hashim is a Malaysian all-rounder who has continued to be a consistent presence for her national side, playing key roles with both bat and ball. In the previous outing, she scored 26 against Nepal, showing her steady contributions in the Malaysia Women’s setup. In 81 T20Is, she has added 513 runs to the tally from 61 innings, and scalped 47 wickets from 71 innings, with respective bests of 46* and 5/4.
Mas Elysa
Mas Elysa is a Malaysian women’s cricketer and all-rounder known for her leg-break bowling and right-hand batting. In 76 T20Is, she has scored 1174 runs at an average of 19.56 with a strike rate of 87.74 and her highest score is 66*. With the ball, she has taken 34 wickets at an average of 16.82 and an economy rate of 5.09, including the best of 6/3. She scored a brilliant 25 in the previous game against Nepal and remains a key player for Malaysia.
Somu Bist
Somu Bist is a Nepal Women’s cricketer, recognized for her left-arm medium pace and right-handed batting. In the recent Malaysia tour T20I, she bowled 4 overs for just 21 runs, maintaining excellent economy in tough match conditions and also picked up 2 wickets and a maiden over putting pressure on the opposition. After going wicketless in her first two T20Is, since making her debut in 2023, Bist finally had her first wickets.
Puja Mahato
Puja Mahato has played 38 WT20I matches, scored 468 runs with an average of 17.33, and a top score of 62 not out, including two half-centuries. She has also taken 27 wickets with the ball, delivering useful performances in both batting and bowling. She was brilliant with the bat in the first outing scoring 30 runs while chasing down the target but couldn’t get her side over the line. She has captained the Nepal under-19 team and contributed significantly to their success.
Pitch:
The pitch at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur 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. Overall, it’s a fair wicket supporting both batters and bowlers, encouraging competitive cricket.
Weather:
The weather will be hot and humid, with daytime highs reaching around 31–32°C and lows close to 24°C. Expect some showers early in the day, leading to generally overcast skies and very high humidity throughout. Overall, it’s a typical October day in Kuala Lumpur, with persistent warmth, high humidity, and the probability of intermittent rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Bindu Rawal, Somu Bist, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry
Match Details:
Date – October 4, 2025
Time – 7:30 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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