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T20 Series against USA: Nepal’s ‘clean sweep’


KATHMANDU –  Nepal has achieved a remarkable ‘clean sweep’ in the T20I series against the USA. After clinching the series with a victory in the second match, Nepal secured an emphatic win by eight wickets in the final game.

In the last match, Nepal’s opener Ashif Sheikh made a significant contribution, scoring a half-century. He faced 39 balls, hitting 50 runs, which included five fours and two sixes.

Key partnerships with Kushal Malla and Kushal Bhurtel were instrumental in guiding Nepal to victory. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the USA posted a total of 156 runs, losing five wickets in the process.

Nepal had previously won the first match by 17 runs and triumphed in the second match via a super over. Saiteja Mukkamalla was a standout performer for the USA, scoring a half-century.

He faced 51 balls and amassed 68 runs, supported by five fours and two sixes. Another notable contribution came from Milind Kumar, who remained unbeaten with 43 runs off 35 balls, including four fours.

For Nepal, Sompal Kami was the star with the ball, taking three wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. Rijan Dhakal and Lalit Rajbanshi each contributed with one wicket, helping to restrict the USA’s scoring.





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