On February 5, at 12:00 PM IST, the 7th match of the Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. For both sides, this game is essential as they try to better their positions in the standings.

With five straight losses, Nepal have been having trouble with their form, while the Netherlands record is a mixed one, with two victories and three defeats in their past five games. Netherlands have already defeated Nepal twice in their last two meetings in the ongoing tri-series, giving Netherlands an intangible edge going into this game.
Squads:
Nepal women’s cricket team:
Rubina Chhetry, Roma Thapa, Indu Barma, Sita Rana Magar, Kabita Kunwar, Bindu Rawal, Mamta Chaudhary, Kabita Joshi, Manisha Upadhya, Samjhana Khadka, Puja Mahato, Rewati Dhami, Ishwori Bist, Rajmati Airee, Alisha Yadav
Netherlands women’s cricket team:
Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Phebe Molkenboer, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Iris Zwilling, Eva Lynch, Frederique Overdijk, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Hannah Landheer, Isabel Van Der Woning, Myrthe van den Raad
Players to watch out for:
Samjhana Khadka
The 25-year-old middle-order batter is a strong young player renowned for her explosive stroke play. In T20 Internationals, she has amassed 178 runs, with her highest total being 72 not out. She has the temperament to handle pressure situations, particularly in run chases, and her power hitting may swiftly change the game’s flow.
Puja Mahato
The 18-year-old with excellent batting and bowling abilities, is a bright new star. She is a challenging bowler to deal with because of her variations in line and pace, particularly on surfaces that favour pacers. She has scored 233 runs in Twenty20 Internationals and claimed 17 wickets in just 23 innings.
Heather Siegers
The 28-year-old Dutch all-rounder has a powerful batting style. She is renowned for her aggressive batting approach and has amassed over 840 runs in her T20 International career. She is a game-changer in tight situations since she gives depth to both the batting and bowling departments.
Sterre Kalis
The 25-year-old reliable top-order batter can serve as the innings’ anchor. She is a dependable run-scorer for the team because of her strong technique against pace and spin, which enables her to form partnerships and accelerate when necessary. In just 42 T20 Internationals appearances, she scored 1246 runs with a strike rate of 100.56.
Pitch:
The surface at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is well-balanced, giving pace bowlers a small advantage. The wicket count favours pacers over spinners, and the average number of runs scored is about 121. This implies that teams with effective pace attacks may be in a better position.
Weather:
Kirtipur is predicted to experience bright skies and mild temperatures, which will be perfect for cricket. There is little risk of rain, therefore the game will go on without interruption. The pace-friendly pitch could be given an additional dimension by light winds that help bowlers create swing.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Puja Mahato, Iris Zwilling, Kabita Joshi, Babette de Leede, Manisha Upadhya, Eva Lynch, Samjhana Khadka, Phebe Molkenboer, Rubina Chhetry, Heather Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Match details:
Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Broadcast: In India, the game will be live streamed on FanCode.

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