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By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's aspirations to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup were shattered after they were defeated by 7 wickets by the Netherlands in an ongoing qualifier match. With this loss, Nepal faced an exit from Group 'A', having suffered three defeats in four matches. Invited to bat first at the Takashinga Sports Club, Nepal's batting performance fell short as they were bowled out for a meager total of 167 runs in 44.3 overs. Skipper Rohit Paudel was the top scorer for Nepal, contributing 33 runs off 55 deliveries. Unfortunately, opener Aasif Sheikh was dismissed without scoring any runs, while Kushal Bhurtel managed to add 27 runs before departing. Bhim Sharki and Aarif Sheikh followed suit, scoring 22 and 6 runs respectively before Kusha...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal showcased an impressive performance but ultimately succumbed to a 101-run defeat against the four-time world champions, West Indies in a gripping encounter in an ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at Harare Sports Club. Invited to bat first, West Indies posted a total of 339/7 in their allotted 50 overs. The West Indian side faced an early setback as both openers fell early. Nepal's Karan KC delivered a stunning ball to dismiss Kyle Mayers for just 1 run in 1.3 overs, with Kushal Bhurtel taking a spectacular catch. Gulsan Jha struck next, removing West Indies' number 3 batsman Johnson Charles for a duck in 4.1 overs. Sandeep Lamichhane joined in, claiming the wicket of Brandon King, who scored 32 runs off 42 deliveries in 15.3 overs....

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's number 3 batsman, Bhim Sharki, showcased his remarkable skills with an unbeaten knock of 77 runs, leading Nepal to a convincing 6-wicket victory over the USA in an ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at Takashinga Sports Club. Invited to bat first, USA were bowled out for 207 runs in 49 overs. Shayan Jahangir played a crucial century inning, contributing to his team's modest total. The middle-order wicketkeeper-batsman displayed aggression, smashing 10 fours and 3 sixes to accumulate an unbeaten 100 runs off just 79 deliveries. Nepal's pacer, Karan KC, made an early breakthrough by dismissing Steven Taylor for just 4 runs off 9 balls through an LBW in the 1.5 overs. Karan continued his excellent performance by dismissing Saiteja Muk...

By a Staff Reporter Nepal National Cricket Team had a disappointing start to their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers as they suffered an 8-wicket defeat against the hosts, Zimbabwe. Invited to bat first at the Harare Sports Ground, Nepal posted 290/8 in their allotted 50 overs before Zimbabwe chased down the target of 291 runs in just 44.1 overs. Opening with the bat, Khusal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh, made history by sharing the highest One Day International (ODI) partnership for Nepal to date, scoring 171 runs together. The previous record of 139 runs was held by Gyanendra Malla and Aasif Sheikh, achieved against Namibia in February for the fall of the second wicket. Both openers played impressive half-century innings, with Kushal missing out on a century by just one ru...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Excitement is building as Nepal prepares to take on the host nation, Zimbabwe, in the inaugural match of the ICC World Cup Qualifier. The highly anticipated clash will kick off at 12:45 PM NST at the prestigious Harare Sports Club. Rohit Paudel, a talented young Batting all-rounder, will lead the visiting team Nepal, while Craig Ervine will captain the hosts, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe will step onto the field aiming for a winning start, but Nepal, who have been displaying exceptional performances lately, will be determined to secure a triumphant victory. This encounter marks Nepal's first-ever match against a Test Nation, a significant milestone for the cricketing nation. Currently ranked 15th in the ODI rankings, Nepal will be looking to challeng...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal's journey in the ACC Women's Emerging Team Asia Cup came to a disappointing end as they faced an early exit from the tournament due to rain abandoning their final group stage match against the hosts Hong Kong. The match between Nepal and Hong Kong was called off due to inclement weather, resulting in both teams sharing the spoils. As a result, India A and Pakistan A secured their places in the semifinals from Group 'A'. In the inaugural edition of the ACC Women's Emerging Team Asia Cup, Nepal began their campaign with a narrow 9-run loss to Pakistan A. Their second match against India A got abandoned due to heavy rainfall at the Mission Road Ground. Unfortunately, the downpour affected Nepal's final group stage match against the hosts as ...

By a Staff Reporter The highly anticipated Asia Cup, featuring Nepal among the participating nations, has been officially confirmed to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) made the announcement on Thursday, revealing that the One Day ACC Cup 2023 will be held from August 31 to September 17, with matches scheduled in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will consist of four matches hosted in Pakistan, while the remaining matches will be held in Sri Lanka. Due to India's decision not to play in Pakistan, the ACC devised a new model that entails conducting nine matches in Sri Lanka to accommodate the participating teams. Nepal has been grouped alongside cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan in Group A'. Meanwhile, Group 'B' consists of...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal has emerged victorious in the bilateral series hosted by Malaysia, defeating the hosts by 3 wickets in the final match of the series. Out of the 5 T20I matches played, Nepal won 3, securing them the title of the Bilateral series. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - JUNE 04: during match five of the 2023 MCA Bilateral Series between Nepal Women vs Malaysia Women at YSD-UKM Oval on June 04, 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo by Peter Lim/PhotoDesk.com.my for Malaysia Cricket Association) After losing to Malaysia in the inaugural match, Nepal made a strong comeback, winning two consecutive matches. However, they faced a defeat against Malaysia in the fourth match, leaving the final match to decide the ultimate winner. In the fifth T20I match of the ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - Nepal has secured a spot in the Asia Cup after winning the title of the ACC Premier Cup defeating UAE by 7 wickets at the TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The final, which was originally scheduled for Monday, was halted midway due to heavy rain in the capital. UAE was at 106/9 in 27.3 overs before the match got halted. On Tuesday, the match resumed from the same situation, and UAE lost their final wicket in 33.1 overs, accumulating 117 runs. Lalit Rajbanshi, who led Nepal's bowling attack yesterday, claiming 3-5, sent Junaid Siddique off. Later, Nepal had a sluggish start with the bat on a gloomy day. Nepal lost both their openers early for 1 and 8 runs, respectively. Skipper Rohit departed early too, collecting just a single ...

By a Staff Reporter Kathmandu - A Downpour in Kathmandu has forced the ACC Premier Cup final between Nepal and UAE to be halted midway. The match will resume tomorrow at TU Cricket Ground, with the same situation as it was left off at the end of the 27.3 over, where UAE had collected 106 runs losing 9 wickets. However, there are concerns that rain might disrupt the game again on Tuesday. If the result could not be determined on Tuesday, a Super Over will be played to decide a winner. However, if the Super Over is also affected by rain, Nepal will advance to the Asia Cup due to its higher ODI ranking. Nepal ranks 14th in ODI while UAE ranks 19th. Earlier, Nepal's skipper Rohit Paudel won the toss and elected to field first. Spinner Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi led the bowling attac...