Pakistan Bowls First Against Nepal in Must-Win Women's Asia Cup Match

Pakistan Opts to Bowl First Against Nepal in Crucial Women's Asia Cup Match

In a pivotal match at the Women's Asia Cup 2024, Pakistan captain Nida Dar elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Nepal. The decision stems from Pakistan's loss batting first against India in their previous encounter.

Pakistan made one change to their lineup, replacing middle-order batter Iram Javed with allrounder Omaima Sohail. Nepal, seeking a victory to secure a semi-final berth alongside India, also bolstered their batting by bringing in wicketkeeper-batter Roma Thapa for Sabnam Rai.

The match is being played on the same pitch where India defeated UAE earlier in the day. The boundaries are approximately 59 meters away, but the wind conditions could significantly impact the game. During the first match, the wind direction shifted several times, a factor that both Nepal and Pakistan must consider.

Nepal's Lineup:

1. Samjhana Khadka

2. Sita Rana Magar

3. Kabita Kunwar

4. Indu Barma (capt)

5. Rubina Chhetry

6. Puja Mahato

7. Kajal Shrestha (wk)

8. Roma Thapa

9. Kabita Joshi

10. Bindu Rawal

11. Kritika Marasini

Pakistan's Lineup:

1. Gull Feroza

2. Muneeba Ali (wk)

3. Sidra Amin

4. Nida Dar (capt)

5. Aliya Riaz

6. Omaima Sohail

7. Fatima Sana

8. Tuba Hassan

9. Sadia Iqbal

10. Nashra Sandhu

11. Syeda Aroob Shah

Tags: #WomensAsiaCup2024, #PakistanCricket, #NepalCricket, #TossDecision, #BattingFirst