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Nepal wins series against Karnataka

Openers Aakash Tripathi and Mayan Yadav’s half-centuries played a key role in Nepal's victory.

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KATHMANDU: Nepal’s U-19 men’s cricket team has won their practice series against Karnataka.

In the decisive fifth match, Nepal secured a 7-wicket victory.

Karnataka set a target of 192 runs, which Nepal successfully chased down in 40 overs, losing 3 wickets.

Opener Aakash Tripathi played a match-winning knock of 89* off 105 balls, hitting 7 fours and 1 six.

Fellow opener Mayan Yadav contributed 50 runs from 66 balls, including 6 fours and 1 six.

Arjun Kumal added 21 runs from 26 balls, while Santosh Yadav was bowled out for 4 runs.

For Karnataka, Pranav Ashwath took 2 wickets and Tejas claimed 1.