Great news for Nepal! In a thrilling match during the ACC Men's Emerging Teams Cup Cricket, Nepal secured a consolation victory against UAE 'A' by 3 wickets in their last group stage game.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat in Colombo, Nepal successfully chased down the target of 158 runs set by UAE 'A', reaching it in the 23rd over with 7 wickets down.
A standout performance came from Kushal Bhurtel of Nepal, who played a remarkable inning scoring 71 runs. He displayed excellent batting skills, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes in just 43 balls. Additionally, Dev Khanal and Sandeep Zora also contributed well, each scoring 24 runs.
On the other hand, UAE 'A' managed to score 157 runs before being all out in the 44th over. Lovepreet Singh was their top scorer with 52 runs. However, Nepal's bowler Kushal Bhurtel showcased his all-round abilities by taking an impressive six wickets for just 40 runs in his 10 overs. Mausam Dhakal contributed with 2 wickets, while Kushal Malla and Pawan Sarraf each took 1 wicket.
Although Nepal couldn't progress to the next stage of the tournament due to previous losses against India 'A' and Pakistan 'A', their recent victory against UAE 'A' brings pride and satisfaction to the team and their supporters. The players' exceptional performances have undoubtedly earned them well-deserved praise and recognition.
