Maisie Maceira’s fifer restricts Nepal to 73 all out. Nepali bowlers present a strong challenge in response but Pippa Sproul’s 35 guides Scotland to a tense one-wicket win.

Scotland secure a thrilling one-wicket victory, chasing Nepal’s 74-run target with eight balls to spare.

Maisie Maceira claims five wickets as Scotland dominate with the ball.

Both teams are looking to secure their first victory in the tournament after losing their opening matches.

Puja Mahato’s team next face Scotland, who also made a poor start to their ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign losing to Australia by nine wickets.

Nepal are drawn in Group D, which also features heavyweights Australia and Scotland.

Nepal set to begin World Cup journey with opener against Bangladesh.

Nepal is in Group D alongside Bangladesh, Australia, and Scotland.

Outshining pace partners Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc on a tricky surface, Boland’s pace and movement off the seam troubled India’s batters all day.

Australia took a 2-1 series lead into the final match in Sydney.

South Africa need to win one of the two-match series against Pakistan to reach the WTC final at Lord’s in June.

Bosch features in an all-seamer bowling line-up and will be playing on his home ground at Centurion.

Malla is currently Nepal’s fifth-highest run-scorer in T20 internationals.

One of CAN’s biggest achievements is establishing NPL as a brand, says Paras Khadka.

The opener’s 87 off 49 propels the Bolts to a successful pursuit of a daunting 185 target, securing thrilling victory.

Janakpur Bolts’ Milantha finishes as the highest run-scorer, while Rajbanshi and Scott Kuggeleijn top the wicket-takers chart in the inaugural NPL season.

Nepal had earlier made headlines in the group stage with a historic win against Pakistan, securing their place in the Super-4.

Nepal are set to face Bangladesh on Friday in their next Super Four fixture.

Chasing a modest target of 119 runs, Janakpur overcame early setbacks to achieve victory in 19 overs with eight wickets down.

The winner of this match will face Sudurpaschim Royals in the final, scheduled for Saturday.