Feroza’s fifty powers Pakistan to win over Nepal

Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali's 105-run stand almost took Pakistan home

Pakistan kept their Women's Asia Cup campaign alive with a thumping nine-wicket win over Nepal in Dambulla yesterday.

Having lost their opening game to India, Pakistan were in a must-win situation and did not let their fans down. Nepal started briskly after being sent in. They had a strong finish as well. But the Pakistan bowlers and fielders - there were three run-outs - caused enough damage in the middle overs to restrict Nepal to 108 for 6. Gull Feroza and Muneeba Ali then smashed 105 in just 11.2 overs to kill the game. Feroza was the aggressor, scoring 57 off 35 balls, while Muneeba stayed unbeaten on 46 off 34.

The win boosted Pakistan's net run-rate to 0.409 and lifted them to second position on the points table.(Agencies)

Nepal Women: 108 for 6 in 30 overs (Sita Magar 26, Puja Mahata  25, Kabita Joshi 31, Sadia Iqbal 2/19, Fathima Sana 1/24)

Pakistan Women: 110 in 11.5 overs (Gull Feroza 57, Muneeba Ali 46*)