Kathmandu, Feb. 6 -- Puja Mahato's unbeaten half-century went in vain as Nepal slumped to a crushing 10-wicket defeat against the Netherlands in the Nepal Women T20I Triangular Series at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, extending their winless streak to five matches in the series.

Mahato scored a composed 62 not out off 51 balls to help Nepal post a good total of 145-4 from their allotted 20 overs-Nepal women's highest T20I total at the TU Cricket Ground.

However, the Netherlands made light work of the chase, as Sterre Kalis delivered a batting masterclass with an unbeaten 98 off 69 balls, while her opening partner, Phebe Molkenboer, contributed a solid 48 not out off 49 deliveries. The Dutch cruised to victory in 19.4 ov...