Nepal posted a mammoth 206 runs but the Dutch team reached the target with three balls to spare after Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 81 runs.

The duo share century stand for the second match in a row as the hosts crush Malaysia by nine wickets to pull second victory from as many matches.

The opener scores an unbeaten 133 to become the first Dutch player to score a T20I century as they beat Malaysia by 15 runs.

Debutant openers Kushal Bhurtal and Aasif Sheikh complete half centuries each and share highest 116-run opening partnership in T20I for Nepal as they beat the Netherlands by nine wickets.

Debutant openers Kushal Bhurtel and Asif Sheikh’s 116-runs partnership help Nepal win over the Dutch team in 15 overs.

Nepal will take on the Netherlands in the series opener on Saturday.

Limbu was a member of the Roundglass Punjab FC that won the I-League title in the 2020-21 season and was named the best goalkeeper in the past season with the same team.

The event will be played in the double round robin format and the top two teams at the end of the league will compete in the final.

Though the Indian Super League side Bengaluru were made to wait until the 51st minute to get on the scoresheet, they taught a harsh lesson to Army once they broke the deadlock.

Rana got a letter of appreciation and check of Rs25,000 while Thapa received a laptop along with an appreciation letter.

Chaudhary Group were associated with the age group cricket since 2005 before the association discontinued in 2017 after the country’s cricket governing body was suspended by the International Cricket Council.

Though CAN and Adpad have not officially revealed the amount of the deal, the Post has learned that the cricket governing body would get Rs5.6 million excluding tax, branding and other costs.

The finals set to feature 10 teams will take place from May 8 to 29 at the Pokhara Multipurpose Covered Hall.

The Kathmandu-based 'A' Division outfit edged African Roots Association 4-2 on penalties after the match ended in 1-1 draw in the regular playing time.

Electing to bat first, Sudurpaschim posted a moderate score of 106-7 with only top four batters making notable contributions.

The 'A' Division futsal league finals are scheduled to be held from May 8 to 29 at the Pokhara Multipurpose covered hall, where 10 teams from seven provinces will contest for the title.

APF topped the group with maximum eight points winning all four matches and will vie against Sudurpaschim Province, who finished runners-up with six points, in the title clash on Saturday.

Though Police played a technically sound game, the physically superior Roots Association played long passes and high balls keeping the departmental opponents under pressure.

New Diamond defeated Nepal Police Club 22-25, 25-11, 25-19, 21-25, 15-11 while Help Nepal downed APF 25-14, 25-20, 25-22 to win the titles.

Rai, who won his fourth title, pocketed a purse of Rs130,000.