Nepal announces 14-member squad for Women’s Day Cup 2025 in Uganda; Indu Barma to lead

Nepal women’s cricket team has announced its 14-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Day Cup 2025, set to commence on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The tournament, which will be hosted in Uganda features Nepal, Uganda, Hong Kong, and Namibia, promising an exciting contest among emerging women’s cricket teams.

Leading the Nepalese squad is 27-year-old all-rounder Indu Barma, who brings both experience and consistency. Supporting her at the top of the order is the 25-year-old opening batter Samjhana Khadka.

The middle order is strengthened by young talent Puja Mahato and Bindu Rawal, while the squad also includes two wicketkeeper-batters, Roma Thapa and Alisha Kumari Yadav, both of whom bring depth to the batting lineup.

The squad comprises a mix of specialized batters, all-rounders, and bowlers. Mamta Choudhary, a 26-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, and Rajmati Airee, a 22-year-old left-handed batter and left-arm medium pacer, add strength to both departments. Left-arm medium pacer Ishwari Bishta will play a key role in the bowling attack. The team also features seasoned all-rounders Kabita Joshi and Rubina Chhetri, who bring versatility with both bat and ball.

A key highlight of the squad is the inclusion of young talents, showcasing Nepal’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of cricketers. Among them is 16-year-old Riya Sharma, a right-handed batter and leg-break bowler, alongside 18-year-old right-handed batter Sana Parveen. The squad also includes 17-year-old Rachana Choudhary, a right-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, adding variety to the spin attack.

Nepal Squad for Uganda tour:

Indu Barma (C), Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Samjhana Khadka, Mamta Chaudhary, Puja Mahato, Rajmati Aairee, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chettri, Alisha Kumari Yadav (WK), Roma Thapa, Rachana Choudhary, Sana Praveen, Iswari Bista

The Women’s Day Cup 2025 is set to take place from March 8 to March 16, featuring double-header matches each day. The first match will start at 10 AM local time, followed by the second at 2 PM. The tournament will begin with Uganda facing Hong Kong in the opening match, followed by Namibia taking on Nepal. On March 16, the third and fourth-placed teams will clash for third place, while the top two teams will battle it out in the final to determine the champion.

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