Nepal sets formidable total against PNG in Triangular T20 Series clash

KATHMANDU: Opting to bat after losing the toss, Nepal posted a challenging total of 198 runs for the loss of 6 wickets against Papua New Guinea (PNG).

In the triangular T20 series match held on Tuesday at Hong Kong’s Mong Kok ground, Nepal’s openers Kushal Bhurtel and Sandeep Zora displayed their batting prowess, each securing a half-century for Nepal.

Bhurtel showcased an impressive knock, scoring 59 runs off 39 balls, which included four boundaries and three maximums. Zora's quickfire innings of 56 runs off 26 balls featured three fours and four sixes.

Binod Bhandari, another opener for Nepal, contributed 27 runs off 22 balls, while Lokesh Bam added a brisk 14 runs from just 6 deliveries.

Bibek Yadav's explosive cameo saw him scoring 19 runs in four balls, and Gulsan Jha remained unbeaten with a valuable 15 runs off 12 balls.

However, the captain of the side, Rohit Poudel, was dismissed for a single run, while Arif Sheikh fell for four runs in a 7-ball stint.

With Nepal setting a formidable total, the stage is now set for PNG to respond with their batting prowess.