The 11th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 will be held on 13th May, where Nepal Women will face Hong Kong Women in a crucial Group C clash.
In this article, we’ll cover all the important match details, including the probable playing XI, pitch report, weather forecast, and match prediction.
Match Details
- Date: 13th May 2025
- Time: 12:15 PM (Nepal Standard Time)
- Venue: Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
- Format: T20I
Nepal Women – Last Match Recap (vs Bahrain, 10th May 2025)
Nepal played their second match of the tournament against Bahrain Women on 10th May 2025. Due to heavy rain throughout the day, the game was shortened to 5 overs per side.
Nepal won the toss and chose to bowl first. Bahrain posted 41 runs for 1 wicket in their 5 overs. In reply, Nepal chased down the target comfortably in 4.2 overs, winning the match by 9 wickets.
Kabita Kunwar gave a strong start with 18 runs (4 fours), followed by Samjhana Khadka who remained not out on 13, and captain Indu Barma who added 7 not out. This victory marked Nepal’s first win in the tournament, after their opening match against Hong Kong was abandoned due to rain and both teams shared one point.
How to Watch Nepal Women vs Hong Kong Women – Live Streaming Details
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 clash between Nepal Women vs Hong Kong Women will be streamed live for fans across the globe.
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Worldwide: Watch the full match LIVE on the official platform – ICC.tv. No matter where you are, catch every ball and every moment!
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India Viewers: Watch it live and exclusive on FanCode. Stream it easily from mobile or desktop – Click here to watch
Pitch Report
The average score in T20Is at this ground is quite low. Teams batting first usually make around 90–95 runs, while chasing teams often do better. In fact, teams that bat second have won 12 out of 20 matches here. This means chasing is usually the better option.
The pitch at AIT is balanced but helps bowlers more than batters. At the start of the match, fast bowlers (pacers) can get swing and bounce. As the game goes on, the pitch slows down, and spinners get more help. Batting is not easy here, and most matches have low totals.
Toss and Match Strategy
Most teams prefer to bowl first after winning the toss. This is because chasing is easier on this ground. In the first match of this tournament at AIT, UAE Women won the toss and chose to bowl, and they won comfortably by 9 wickets.
Weather Report
The weather in Bangkok has been very poor, with most of the matches being abandoned due to rain. On Tuesday, during the match between Nepal Women and Hong Kong Women, the forecast also doesn’t look good. There is about a 70% chance of rain in the morning.
Nepal Women’s Squad:
Bindu Rawal, Rajmati Airee, Samjhana Khadka, Indu Barma, Kabita Joshi, Kabita Kunwar, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chhetry, Roma Thapa, Rubi Poddar, Ishwori Bista, Manisha Upadhyay, Riya Sharma, Sabnam Rai
Hong Kong Women’s Team: Captain: Natasha Miles • Players: Mariko Hill, Yasmin Daswani, Shanzeen Shahzad, Dorothea Chan, Maryam Bibi, Ikra Sahar, Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Mahekdeep Kaur, Lemon Chiang, Emma Lai, Kary Chan, Ruchita Venkatesh
Probable Playing Xi
Nepal
Nepal Women Playing XI : Kabita Kunwar, Samjhana Khadka, Rubi Poddar, Indu Barma, Puja Mahato, Rubina Chettri, Bindu Rawal, Kabita Joshi, Rajmati Airee, Riya Shamra, Ishwori Bista
Hongkong :
Hong Kong Women Playing XI : Natasha Miles (c), Shanzeen Shahzad, Mariko Hill, Kary Chan, Yasmin Daswani, Maryam Bibi, Ruchitha Venkatesh, Hiu Ying Cheung (wk), Iqra Sahar, Alison Siu, Betty Chan
Top Key Players from Nepal
Puja Mahato
Puja Mahato is the vice-captain of Nepal and a talented all-rounder. She is considered one of Nepal’s best young players. In T20I cricket, she has scored 409 runs in 26 innings and taken 27 wickets in 32 innings. She usually bats in the top order and bowls in the opening overs, playing a key role for her team.
Kabita Kunwar
Kabita Kunwar is a valuable all-rounder. She is a seam bowler and also opens the batting. In 32 innings, she has scored 271 runs and taken 43 wickets. While her overall batting record is modest, her recent form is strong, and her aggressive style is well-suited for T20 matches.
Indu Barma
Indu Barma is the captain of Nepal and a dependable batter. She is the second-highest run-scorer for Nepal in T20Is, with 854 runs in 62 innings. Known for her ability to play long innings, Indu provides leadership and stability to the Nepal batting lineup.
Top Key Players from Hong Kong
Natasha Miles
Natasha Miles is the captain of the Hong Kong team and a top batter. She has played 58 matches, scoring 1,135 runs with an average of 24. She is currently the third-highest run-scorer for Hong Kong and brings valuable experience to the side.
Mariko Hills
Mariko Hills is a strong all-rounder. She is the leading run-scorer for Hong Kong with 1,667 runs in 75 innings and has also taken 47 wickets. Known for her match-winning abilities, Mariko is a complete package and can make a big difference with both bat and ball.
Kary Chan
Kary Chan is another top all-rounder for Hong Kong. She has scored 1,301 runs in 73 innings, making her the second-highest run-scorer for her team. She has also taken an impressive 107 wickets with the ball. In great form, Kary is one of the most dangerous players in the squad.
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