An eighth successive loss across all competitions—including two defeats in the Asia Cup and six defeats in the NepalWomen T20I Tri-Series—underlines Nepal women’s struggles in cricket and the urgent need for a reset.

The Dutch win by one wicket in Kirtipur to prevent Thai women from clinching the trophy with a match to spare.

Netherlands openers Sterre Kalis, who scores 98 not out off 69 balls, and Phebe Molkenboer, with 48 not out off 49 balls, lead their team to a 10-wicket victory in Nepal Women T20I Tri-Series.

Thipatcha Putthawong’s all-round performance guides Thailand to a five-run victory against the hosts in the Nepal Women T20I Tri-Series.

Defending a modest 86-run total, the Thai bowlers deliver a clinical performance, dismantling the Netherlands batting line up for just 69 in 15.5 overs in the Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series.

Nannapat Koncharoenkai scores her second unbeaten half-century of the series to guide Thailand to a successful chase of a 102-run target in 19 overs.

Cricket Association of Nepal spokesperson Chhumbi Lama says the decision not to renew Desai’s contract was unrelated to the Nepali cricket team’s form.

The final score was 45-41 where Janakpur Knights dominated against Kathmandu Mavericks.

The Thai batter crafts a fluent 56 off 50 balls, steering her side to 125-2 in 18 overs in pursuit of a 123-run target in Kirtipur.

Robine Rijke’s unbeaten 59 off 48, backed by Iris Zwilling’s 31 not out off 13, powers the Dutch to 157-4. Nepal can manage only 137-7.

Kathmandu will now face Janakpur in the title decider on Friday.

Sabita Rana Magar scores a brace, while Saru Limbu and Anu Lama add a goal each to seal a 4-0 victory against Nepal Police Club in the ANFA Women’s League final.

The home side beat Lucknow University by 58 runs in the final at the TU Cricket Ground.

Mid-West University beat Tribhuvan University by 77 runs, while Lucknow University register a seven-wicket victory over Dhaka University in the semi-finals in Kirtipur.

Nepal Police Club won the shootout 2-1 to set up a mouthwatering title clash against three-time defending champions Armed Police Force Club.