Oman sets 281-run target for Nepal 'A' in practice match

Kathmandu. In the ongoing one-day practice match at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Oman has set a target of 281 runs for Nepal 'A'. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Oman scored 280 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted overs.

Mujeebur Ali was the top scorer for the team with 72 runs. He hit 4 fours and 3 sixes off 85 balls. 

Similarly, opener and captain Jatinder Singh also played a half-century innings. He scored 58 runs off 48 balls with the help of 9 fours and 1 six. 

Haseer Dafedar scored 46 runs and Ashish Odera added 27 runs. Vinayak Shukla hit 25 runs off 22 balls. Towards the end of the game, Jiten Kumar Ramandani remained not out, adding 17 runs.

For Nepal, Aakash Chand bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for just 31 runs in 9 overs. Likewise, Santosh Yadav took 2 wickets, while Shahab Alam, Sher Malla, and Rashid Khan each took 1 wicket.

Oman, who arrived to play the ICC World Cup League-2 triangular series starting from Baisakh 12, is playing this practice match against the Nepal 'A' team. The triangular series includes Nepal, the UAE, and Oman.