Nepal women’s national cricket is set to play a five-match Twenty20 Series against Uganda at the TU international cricket ground from May 16-21, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) said on Wednesday.

This is the first time Nepal’s women’s cricket team are playing an international match since the 13th South Asian Games in 2019. This is also the first time Nepali women’s team are playing an international series at home ground.

Nepal coach Jagat Tamata has also announced a 22-member squad for the Series against Uganda including experienced cricketers. U-19 team’s leg spinner Hiranmayee Roy has also made it to the senior fold.

Nepal squad:

Rubina Chhetri (c), Sita Rana Magar, Indu Barma, Kajol Shrestha, Karnuna Bhandari, Sarnita Rana Magar, Kabita Kunwar, Apsari Begam, Saraswati Chaudhary, Mamta Chaudhary, Asmina Karmacharya, Suman Khatiwada, Sangita Rai, Kabita Joshi, Roma Thapa, Jyoti Pandey, Sabnam Rai, Bindu Rawal, Ishwori Bist, Dolly Bhatta, Hiranmayee Roy, Ritu Kanoujuya