Nepal secures semi-final spot in ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers with Malaysia win
Nepal advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Malaysia.
KATHMANDU: Nepal defeated Malaysia by six wickets in today’s ICC T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier match.
Nepal finished with 4 wickets lost in 17.5 overs while chasing a winning goal of 166 runs.
Kushal Malla was removed for 65 runs in 34 balls with 2 fours and 7 sixes in Nepal’s triumph.
Nepal’s opener Kushal Bhurtel scored 43 runs in 25 balls with four fours and four sixes, laying the groundwork for an easy victory.
Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel got off to a fast start, scoring 49 runs in 5.2 overs for the first wicket.
Kushal failed to reach his third consecutive half-century after being caught at mid-off by Sharvin Muniandy off Pawandeep Singh.
Nepal advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Malaysia.
Nepal and Oman advanced to the semi-finals from Group A. Despite having the same four points, Nepal ranks first due to its net return rate.
