Nepal sets Baroda a target of 157 runs
After losing the toss, Nepal batted first and added 156 runs after losing 6 wickets in the scheduled 20 overs.
KATHMANDU: In the second match of the SMS Friendship Cup triangular T20 series, Nepal has set a target of 157 runs for Baroda.
Having lost the toss, Nepal opted to bat first and managed to score 156 runs, losing 6 wickets within the stipulated 20 overs.
Nepal’s participation in this triangular series aims to gear up for the upcoming ACC Premier Cup and World Cup.
Alongside Nepal and Gujarat, Baroda is also part of this competition.
Prior to this, Nepal competed in two T20I series against Ireland Wolves, emerging victorious in both encounters.
The squad that performed in those series has been dispatched to Gujarat for this tournament.
Team Nepal:
Rohit Paudel (captain), Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Anil Shah, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Abhinash Bohara.
Bench: Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Vivek Yadav, Aakash Chand
Friendship Cup Schedule:
March 31: Nepal – Gujarat: Nepal won by 8 wickets
April 1: Gujarat – Baroda: Gujarat won by 5 wickets
April 2: Nepal – Baroda
April 3: Nepal – Gujarat
April 4 – Baroda – Gujarat
April 5: Nepal – Baroda
April 7: Finals
