Nepal Ends T20 World Cup Practice Tour Successfully
The Nepali men’s cricket team has concluded their T20 World Cup practice tour with a significant victory. They achieved this during a match against the Mumbai Cricket Academy Presidents XI at the Brabourne Cricket Stadium in Mumbai.
Nepal’s T20 World Cup Practice Tour Success
Nepal showcased impressive skills, securing a 48-run win in their final practice game. Winning the toss, they chose to bat first, setting a formidable target of 183 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs.
Match Highlights
- Nepal’s Innings: 183 runs for 5 wickets
- Mumbai Cricket Academy’s Response: 135 runs for 8 wickets
Aarif Sheikh was a standout player, finishing not out with 66 runs from 42 balls. Other key performances included:
- Sundeep Jora: 31 runs from 26 balls
- Aasif Sheikh: 25 runs from 17 balls
- Gulshan Jha: 23 runs from 12 balls
- Lokesh Bam: 15 runs
- Basir Ahmad: 9 runs
Bowling Performances
The bowling department was led by Sandeep Lamichhane, who took 3 wickets. Lalit Rajbanshi and Gulshan Jha also made significant contributions with 2 wickets each.
Previous Match Results
This successful outing followed an earlier match against MCA, where Nepal successfully chased a target of 143 runs, winning by seven wickets. Key players in that match included:
- Rohit Paudel: Unbeaten 50 runs
- Kushal Bhurtel: 38 runs
- Dipendra Singh Airee: 28 runs
- Aasif Sheikh: 16 runs
In the previous match, MCA posted a total of 142 runs during their innings.
Upcoming Matches and World Cup Aspirations
With this practice tour behind them, Nepal’s cricket team is set to travel to Chennai. They will face the United Arab Emirates on February 3 and Canada on February 5. These matches are crucial as they serve as preparation ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Nepal will kick off their World Cup journey on February 8 against England. They are in Group C, which also includes former champions West Indies, Italy, and Scotland. With their practice tour concluded, Nepal appears to be gaining momentum as they approach these important international engagements.
