Mar 09, Kathmandu- In the quadrennial women's T20 cricket tournament, home team Uganda has set a target of 77 runs for Nepal to win.

Uganda, who were invited to bat after losing the toss in the match being held at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Uganda, scored a total of 76 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Immaculate Nakisui top-scored with 22 runs for Uganda. She scored 22 runs off 40 balls, hitting three fours.

Similarly, Stephani Nampiina scored 14 runs off 25 balls with the help of 1 four while Malisha Arikota scored 11 runs off 24 balls.

For Nepal, Pooja Mahato took 3 wickets while captain Indu Verma took 2 wickets. Nepal is now in the running to bat.