Cricket

UKAF women show bowling prowess to continue winning start on tour of Nepal

The UK Armed Forces Women's cricket team remain unbeaten on their historic tour to Nepal.

The opening fixture saw UKAF enjoy victory over Bagmati Women in a T20 clash thanks to a fine performance with the ball from Molly Rebanks and a great batting display courtesy of Eve Alder.

Fielding first, the touring team restricted their hosts to 84 for 7 from their 20 overs as Rebanks claimed four wickets in the match including a double-wicket maiden.

UKAF chased down the target inside 13 overs thanks to scintillating half-century from Alder. The former England Women development player hit 54 from just 52 balls to steer her side to the win.

Heavy rain forced the cancellation of several fixtures as scheduled matches in Chitwan were washed out.

Improved playing conditions saw UKAF maintain their winning form against Pokhara Women in a second T20 showdown. Pokhara were 74 all out from 15 overs thanks to some smart seam bowling from Connie Cant.

The UKAF skipper returned figures of three wickets for just six runs from 3.1 overs.

In reply, Army record runs holder Amanda Potgieter top-scored for UKAF with a measured innings of 35 (not out) with the Military team chasing down the target within 12 overs.

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Speaking prior to the tour, Army captain Connie Cant said the time was right to tour Nepal, especially given the strong ties with British forces.

She said "Nepal actually have a really, strong women's set up. They've had it since 2007 and it's a very popular sport over there. It's a place that's very interesting and it's got good links with the British military. So, it made sense we go and emphasise women's sport in that area."

The visit is the first time the military representative outfit have travelled to the Himalayan country.

Cricket for females in the country is flourishing, and the local opposition will provide UKAF with challenging fixtures.