In a thrilling display of cricket, Nepal secured their place in the T20 World Cup after a decisive victory over the UAE in the second semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier.
The match, held at the Moolpani cricket ground, saw Nepal chase down a target of 135 runs set by the UAE in just 17.1 overs, losing only 2 wickets in the process. This victory has paved the way for Nepal to participate in the T-20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and America in 2024.
Source: Mohammad Asif batting
Nepal’s opener, Mohammad Asif, was the star of the match, scoring an impressive 65 runs off 51 balls. Captain Rohit Paudel also played a crucial role in the victory, contributing an unbeaten 33 runs off 20 balls.
source:Sandeep Lamichhane bowling
On the bowling front, Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Malla were the standout performers for Nepal. Lamichhane bowled 4 overs, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs, while Malla bowled 3 overs and took 3 wickets at the expense of 10 runs.
Source: Kushal Malla bowling
This victory marks a significant milestone for the Nepal cricket team, and we wish them the best of luck in the upcoming T-20 World Cup in 2024.
Source: यूएईलाई ८ विकेटले हराउँदै नेपाल विश्वकपमा (kantipurtv.com)
