Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women 2nd T20I, 2025: Match Preview & Prediction

Women’s T20 cricket between Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women has grown more competitive in recent years.

As the two sides lock horns in the 2nd T20I of the 2025 Nepal Women’s tour of Malaysia, fans will expect an absorbing contest.

This article outlines the match details, head-to-head trends, strengths and weaknesses, and likely outcomes.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Match Details

• Date: 4 October 2025
• Time (local): 07:30 AM Malaysia time
• Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
• Match: 2nd T20I in the Nepal Women’s tour of Malaysia 2025

This is the second of a multi-match T20I series between the two sides.

Teams & Probable XI

Malaysia Women (Probable XI)

1. Winifred Duraisingam (c)
2. Mas Elysa
3. Ainna Hashim
4. Wan Julia (WK)
5. Mahirah Izzati
6. Nur Dania Syuhada
7. Aisya Eleesa
8. Nur Izzatul Syafiqa
9. Nur Alya Batrisyia
10. Irdina Beh
11. Suabika Manivannan

Additional squad members not in the playing XI: Dhanusri Muhunan, Amalin Sorfina, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Nur Arianna Natsya, Aina Najwa, etc.

Nepal Women (Probable XI)

1. Samjhana Khadka
2. Sita Rana Magar
3. Puja Mahato
4. Indu Barma (c)
5. Rubina Chhetry
6. Kabita Joshi
7. Rajmati Airee
8. Sabitri Dhami (WK)
9. Somu Bist
10. Riya Sharma
11. Rachana Chaudhary or alternate bowler

These XI’s may shift depending on toss and pitch conditions.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Historical Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Head-to-Head

Malaysia Women and Nepal Women have played 12 T20I matches against each other. Malaysia has won 5, while Nepal has won 7.

In recent encounters, Malaysia has had some success in home conditions. In the 1st T20I of this series, Malaysia edged Nepal by 3 runs.

Thus, while Nepal leads the overall tally, Malaysia will be buoyed by confidence from the recent win.

Recent Form

• Malaysia’s women’s team has had a mixed season, with only 2 wins in their last 6 matches (win percentage ~33%).
• Nepal, in the past year, has also struggled for consistent results; they have won 5 of 18 matches (win rate ~27.78%).
• In multi-team or regional tournaments, Nepal has shown flashes of strong batting (notably Puja Mahato) and bowling depth.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Pitch & Conditions

The Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur tends to be balanced but often slightly favors batters with power strokes.

The morning start suggests conditions may be a bit cooler, possibly with some moisture early on. Spinners might come into play later as the pitch wears.

Both teams will need to assess early whether to bat or bowl based on the toss.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Key Battles & Players to Watch

• Puja Mahato (Nepal): She has been one of the more consistent batters in the Nepal side. If she gets going, she can anchor the innings.
• Winifred Duraisingam (Malaysia): As captain and an all-rounder, her contributions with both bat and ball will be crucial.
• Nur Dania Syuhada (Malaysia): A wicket-taking bowler; she could exploit early movement or variation in slower conditions.
• Sita Rana Magar / Indu Barma (Nepal): Middle order stability and finishing potential lie with these players.
• Lower-order resilience: The side that adapts better in the final five overs may gain the edge.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Tactical Analysis & Strategies

• Batting first vs chasing: Given the balanced nature of Bayuemas Oval, the toss winner might prefer to bat first to set a target and defend. However, if dew or a softer outfield is expected, chasing might be tempting.
• Rotation of strike and small partnerships: Both teams should aim to build partnerships of 25–30 rather than depending on one big knock.
• Bowling changes and matchups: Captains will need to use spin vs pace combinations wisely. Introducing a spinner when batters are pushing might induce mistakes.
• Field placements & pressure: In tight T20 games, creating pressure via field changes, dot balls, and defensive tactics will matter.

Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Prediction

Given the narrow margin in the first T20I and Malaysia’s momentum from that win, plus the psychological edge of being the home side, I predict Malaysia Women to win the 2nd T20I by 15–20 runs.

However, if Nepal’s top order clicks, they cannot be ruled out.

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