Nepal Sets Target of 124 Runs Against Italy in ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier
Kathmandu, February 12: Nepal set a target of 123 runs in their match against Italy in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Having lost the toss and batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, Nepal was all out for 123 runs in 19.3 overs.
Arif Sheikh was the top scorer for Nepal with 27 runs. Rohit Paudel scored 23 and Asif Sheikh made 20 runs, while Dipendra Singh Airee was dismissed for 17 runs. Karan KC remained not out on 18 runs.
Among the Italian bowlers, Krishan Kalugamage took three wickets for 18 runs in four overs. Ben Manenti conceded nine runs for two wickets, while Jaspreet Singh and JJ Smit took one wicket each.
Nepal scored 45 runs for the loss of one wicket during the powerplay, but failed to build a big score due to continuous dismissals in the middle overs. Italy now requires 124 runs to win in 20 overs.
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