Skipper Indu Barma led from the front with an unbeaten 48 as Nepal Women defeated Malaysia Women by six wickets in the fourth T20I at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The win leveled the five-match T20I series 2–2, setting up a thrilling finale.
Opting to bat first, Malaysia managed 111/5 in their 20 overs.
Opener Mas Elysa stood firm for the hosts with a resilient 56 off 63 balls, while Mahirah Izzati Ismail added 18.
Nepal's bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings. Kabita Kunwar was outstanding, returning figures of 3/10 in 4 overs, while Kabita Joshi chipped in with 1/18, helping restrict Malaysia to a modest total.
In reply, Nepal reached the target comfortably at 115/4 in 17.3 overs.
Skipper Indu Barma, continuing her fine form, top-scored with an unbeaten 48 off 39 balls, including six boundaries. During her innings, Barma etched her name into Nepali cricket history — becoming the first Nepali woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in T20 Internationals. She reached the landmark in her 77th T20I appearance, a testament to her consistency and leadership over the years.
Rubina Chhetry provided steady support, finishing on 23 (23)* to seal victory with 15 balls remaining.
With this win, Nepal have now tied the series 2–2, forcing a decider in the fifth and final T20I.
