Nepal-W vs Uganda-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd T20I between Nepal Women and Uganda Women?

After defeating the home side in the first T20I, the Uganda Women will want to continue their winning momentum in the second match as well. The second encounter of the five-match series will take place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground Kirtipur on May 17 (Tuesday).

The home side Nepal failed to chase an achievable total of 103 runs in their allotted 20 overs as they could only manage to score 90/9. None of the Nepal batters applied themselves on the crease as they lost the encounter by a decent margin of 12 runs. Hence, the hosts would be raring to bounce back in this fixture.

Nepal Women vs Uganda Women, 2nd T20I

Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Date & Time:  May 17, 2022; 12:45 PM IST

Live Streaming: Official YouTube channel of CricTracker (except in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Bhutan, Afghanistan), FanCode

Pitch Report

As it was evident in the first match, the pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is assisting the spinners and scoring runs on the wicket has not been easy. Skipper winning the toss might want to bat first and post a competitive total on the board and later on defend it.

Probable Playing XIs for Nepal Women and Uganda Women

Nepal Women

Bindu Rawal, Jyoti Pandey (wk), Rubina Chhetry (c), Apsari Begam, Kabita Joshi, Roma Thapa, Indu Barma, Dolly Bhatta, Asmina Karmacharya,  Sabnam Rai

Uganda Women

Kevin Awino (wk), Leona Babirye, Janet Mbabazi, Franklin Najjumba, Rita Musamali, Rita Nyangendo, Evelyn Anyipo, Phiona Kulume, Concy Aweko (c), Sarah Akiteng, Sarah Walaza 

Probable Best Batter of the Match: Janet Mbabazi

Batter Janet Mbabazi was the highest run-scorer in the first match as she stroked 29 runs off 38 balls. The batter also had three boundaries in her innings and her knock was crucial for the visitors to cross the 100-run mark. Mbabazi will want to continue her good form with the bat in the second match as well.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match: Kabita Kunwar

Kabita Kunwar was the pick of the bowlers for the home team in the first match. She only gave away 15 runs in her four-over quota and scalped two crucial wickets. Kunwar will yet again play a huge role yet again in keeping the Uganda batters quiet and will want to win the match for her team.

Today’s Match Prediction: Nepal Women to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.