Kathmandu, Jan. 26 -- Nepal women's cricket team have been eliminated from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

Nepal's hopes of reaching the Super Six ended on Monday after a heavy 72-run defeat to Scotland in their final Group B match at Kirtipur. Chasing a target of 141, Nepal were bowled out for just 68 runs in 13.5 overs, producing their poorest batting display of the tournament.

Scotland, who lost the toss and were put to bat first, recovered well from early setbacks to post 140 all out in 20 overs. They lost three wickets inside the first three overs, with Manisha Upadhayay removing Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser and Kathryn Bryce in quick succession. Despite the early ...