Nepal A beat Scotland in rain thriller
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 10: Nepal A held their nerve to safe a nine-run victory over Scotland by way of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) methodology in a rain-interrupted fifth match of the ODI collection on the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu on Saturday. The win got here after a high-scoring contest that saved momentum swinging between the 2 sides.
Batting first after dropping the toss, Scotland piled up an imposing 302 for 8 in their 50 overs. George Munsey offered an aggressive begin with 62 off 51 balls, whereas Michael English anchored the innings with an unbeaten 56. Richie Berrington contributed 40, Brandon McMullen made 39, and Matthew Cross added 25. Jack Jarvis additionally chipped in with a fast 30 in direction of the tip of the innings.
Nepal A’s bowling unit labored onerous on a tough pitch, with Aakash Chand main the assault by taking 3 for 59. Bipin Khatri, Sher Malla, Pawan Sarraf and Kushal Malla every picked up a wicket as Scotland have been restricted simply previous the 300-mark after a powerful end.
In response, Nepal A produced a assured chase regardless of early setbacks. Trit Raj Das and Mayan Yadav fell cheaply, however Ishan Pandey steadied the innings with a well-made 50 off 53 balls. Sundeep Jora then took management with a composed unbeaten 83 from 94 deliveries, holding the innings collectively beneath stress. Basir Ahamad added a helpful 20 earlier than rain interrupted play late in the chase.
At the purpose of interruption, Nepal A have been 204 for 4 in 34.5 overs, comfortably forward of the revised DLS goal of 196. As a consequence, they have been declared winners by 9 runs. Kushal Malla remained not out when the rain arrived, with Nepal nicely positioned to finish the chase.
Scotland’s bowlers, together with Mark Watt and Bradley Currie, saved issues tight at instances, every ending with figures of 1 for 21, however they have been unable to gradual Nepal A’s scoring price sufficient to regain management of the match.
The consequence continues Nepal A’s robust run in the tri-nation collection, additional boosting confidence forward of upcoming fixtures in opposition to each Scotland and the United States.
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