Scotland progress with 72-run win over Nepal

Scotland proceed to the Women's T20 World Cup qualifier Super 6 stage with a fourth group win out of five after defeating hosts Nepal by 72 runs.

Priyanaz Chatterji playing for Scotland against Nepal
Priyanaz Chatterji was 45 not out for Scotland [Getty Images]

ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifier, Kirtipur, Nepal

Scotland 140 (20 overs): Chatterji 45*, Lister 22; Upadhayay 4-17

Nepal 68 (13.5 overs): Rawal, Thapa* 14; Masqood 3-14

Scotland won by 72 runs

Scorecard (external site)

Scotland proceeded to the Women's T20 World Cup qualifier Super 6 stage with a fourth group win out of five after defeating hosts Nepal by 72 runs.

The Scots moved top of Group B but the Netherlands can win the section with victory over Thailand later, with both sides already through.

Bangladesh, Ireland and the United States have progressed from Group A.

Against Nepal, Scotland reached 140 runs, with Priyanaz Chatterji top scoring on 45 not out and Ailsa Lister contributing 22.

Manisha Upadhayay took four wickets for Nepal and, in their innings, Bindu Rawal reached 14 and Roma Thapa was 14 not out as they finished on 68. Abtaha Masqood took three wickets.

Category: General Sports