Nepal eye Dutch redemption after Scots heartbreak
This is the weakest the Netherlands have looked since the 2014 World Cup Qualifier.
This is the weakest the Netherlands have looked since the 2014 World Cup Qualifier.
Despite mounting a stunning fightback in the face of a huge target of 324, Nepal fall short to complete what would have been their highest run chase ever.
The Rhinos are in high spirits after stunning wins over Scotland and the Netherlands. They seek to repeat the feat in the remaining two fixtures.
Aarif’s knock offered quiet redemption after last year’s T20 World Cup snub, a setback he took to heart and handled with dignity.
Karan, Sompal and Sandeep lead disciplined bowling attack to restrict Dutch to 225 at Forthill.
Kohli has been with the franchise since the inaugural 2008 edition of the league and helped them reach three previous finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016, losing all three.
Nepal’s crisis man rises to occasion again, chasing a record target with a last-ball miracle.
Karan KC stars with unbeaten 65 runs and two wickets as Nepal chase 297-run target.
As the two teams get ready to battle it out in their League 2 campaign, the Post presents the top hits of their contests over the past decade.
Despite putting up promising performances over the years, Nepal’s women’s cricket hit a period of stagnation. They are now trying to return to their old form. But still, the road ahead is anything but rosy.
Thailand had set a target of 158 runs in 20 overs. Both the teams have already made it to the next round of World Cup qualifiers.
The national women’s team advance to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier for the very first time.
Five-wicket victory over UAE in Super Three ensures qualification with one match remaining.
The teams have been divided into four groups of three each. The teams will play in a single round-robin league structure in the group stage.
Showers wash out the final Group C game between Hong Kong and Bahrain, resulting in shared points that sent Nepal to the next stage over Hong Kong on match wins.
The women’s team edge past Hong Kong on number of wins after rain washes out final group match in Bangkok.
Their chances of progressing into the next round hinge on the Bahrain vs Hong Kong clash on Friday.
The team is to leave for Scotland for ICC World Cup League 2 series on Wednesday evening.
With only 30 deliveries at their disposal, Nepali batters tried hitting big. But they could only score a disappointing 29 runs at the loss of three wickets.
The team will be touring through Wales and England before reaching Scotland for the CWC League 2 tri-series.