Scotland proceeded to the Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier Super 6 stage by defeating hosts Nepal by 72 runs to register a fourth group win out of five.

The Scots moved top of Group B but the Netherlands will win the section if they beat Thailand later, with both sides already through.

Bangladesh, Ireland and the United States have progressed from Group A.

Scotland recovered from losing two wickets in the opening over to post 140 against Nepal, with Priyanaz Chatterji hitting an unbeaten 45 and Ailsa Lister adding 22.

Manisha Upadhayay, who claimed those two early wickets, finished with 4-17, while Rubina Chhetry took 3-23.

Five of Scotland’s six bowlers were among the wickets with spinner Abtaha Maqsood returning 3-14 as they bowled Nepal out for 68 inside 14 overs. Bindu Rawal and Roma Thapa top scored with 14 for the hosts with Chhetry (10) was the only other batter to reach double figures.

The top four teams in the Super 6 will qualify for this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup, which is being held in England from 12 June.