The United Arab Emirates ‘A’ have posted a 158-run target against Nepal in the ongoing ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 being played at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Opting to bat first, opener Lovepreet Singh cracked a half-century as the UAE put up 157 runs, losing all wickets in 44 overs. Singh smashed six hits to the fence and a six, scoring an 82-ball 52. He was caught by Sundeep Jora off Kushal Bhurtel in 25.5 overs.

Aryansh Sharma put up 14 runs on the scoreboard in his 30-knock play before being caught by Pawan Sarraf off Kushal Malla.

Ethan D’Souza scored 18 runs facing 25 deliveries. He smashed two boundaries and a six before he was trapped leg before by Bhurtel.

Similarly, Ashwanth Valthapa scored a 32-ball 16 before being dismissed in 33.3 overs.

Jash Giyanani contributed 13 runs off 25 balls. He was caught by Kushal Malla off Mousom Dhakal in 43.2 overs.

For the Rhinos, Bhurtel claimed six Emirati scalps while Mousom Dhakal dismissed two UAE batters. Kushal Malla and Pawan Sarraf also took a wicket a piece.