Nepal secures thrilling victory over Namibia in T20 showdown

KATHMANDU: The cricketing arena in Kathmandu erupted with excitement as Nepal clinched a nail-biting victory against Namibia by a mere three runs in the ongoing tri-nations T20I series.

In a strategic move, Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nepal's batting line-up faced a formidable challenge, managing to put up a total of 180 runs on the scoreboard, albeit losing eight wickets in the process.

As the game intensified, Namibia took to the crease, fueled by the ambition to chase down the competitive target set by Nepal. However, the resilient Nepalese bowlers proved to be a formidable obstacle, restricting Namibia to 177 runs with seven wickets down.

Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh Airee emerged as the stars of the bowling attack for Nepal, each claiming two crucial wickets. Meanwhile, Namibia's batting effort was spearheaded by JJ Smit, who delivered a stellar performance with a half-century to his name.

On the bowling front, Ben Shikongo led the charge for Namibia, securing three key wickets, supported by Jack Brussell with two wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome Nepal's determined resolve.

In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, Kushal Malla stole the spotlight for Nepal with a remarkable half-century, showcasing his talent and resilience on the field.

With this remarkable victory, Nepal continues to assert its presence on the international cricketing stage, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their future performances.