Early woes for Nepal as Bangladesh dominates powerplay in U19 World Cup Super Six
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KATHMANDU: A challenging start unfolded for Nepal in the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Super Six stage clash against Bangladesh.
Having won the toss and opted to bat, Nepal faced a formidable challenge as they lost three crucial wickets during the powerplay.
Bipin Rawal, the opener, succumbed early with just two runs on the board in 3.5 overs.
The struggles continued as Aakash Tripathi departed after contributing a mere three runs in 7.5 overs. The pressure intensified with Arjun Kumal's dismissal at 14 runs in 8.3 overs.
At the end of the powerplay, Nepal found themselves at 35 runs, grappling with the loss of three key wickets.
The captain, Dev Khanal, and Bishal Bhikram KC took the crease, tasked with steering the team out of troubled waters.
As Bangladesh asserted dominance during the powerplay, the match's dynamics set the stage for a compelling battle between bat and ball.
Nepal's challenge lies in regaining control and setting a competitive total, while Bangladesh looks to capitalize on their early breakthroughs in this U19 World Cup encounter.
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