Nepal set for friendly match against Hong Kong ahead of Triangular T20 series

KATHMANDU: Today marks an exciting occasion for cricket enthusiasts as Nepal gears up for a friendly match against Hong Kong. Scheduled to commence at 11:15 am, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams.

The Nepali national cricket team finds itself in Hong Kong for a triangular T20 series, also featuring Papua New Guinea.

Departing from Kathmandu on Thursday, the team embarked on this journey in preparation for the upcoming series.

The triangular T20I series, slated to kick off tomorrow, will witness Nepal competing against Hong Kong and Papua New Guinea. In anticipation of the series opener, Nepal engages in a friendly clash with Hong Kong today to fine-tune their skills and strategies.

Within the series schedule, Nepal is poised to face Hong Kong in the inaugural match on March 10, followed by a showdown against Papua New Guinea on March 12.

The culmination of the triangular series is scheduled for March 13, promising an intense finale.

Under the leadership of Rohit Kumar Paudel, the Nepali squad boasts a formidable lineup comprising talents like Kushal Bhurtel, Binod Bhandari, Gulshan Jha, Sandeep Zora, Aarif Sheikh, Bivek Yadav, Rashid Khan, Karan KC, Sagar Dhakal, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Akash Chand, and Abinash Bohra. With such a skilled roster, expectations run high for Nepal's performance in both the friendly match and the forthcoming series.