The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) dropped a bombshell today, unveiling the highly anticipated Women’s Asia Cup groups. In a move that will indeed have cricket fans buzzing, Nepal finds itself in a pressure cooker of a group alongside the tournament’s perennial favourites: India, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Meanwhile, Group B features the host nation Sri Lanka alongside Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand. This promises an equally compelling battle for a place in the knockout stages.

Mark your calendars for July 19th to 28th because the Asia Cup is set to be a nail-biter. Nepal’s campaign starts with a clash against the mighty Pakistanis on July 19th. They’ll then face the challenge of the UAE on July 21st before locking horns with India on July 23rd.

This is a monumental opportunity for the Nepali women’s team. Can they rise to the occasion and pull off an upset against the Asian giants?