In a gripping display of cricket, Nepal A faced defeat at the hands of Canada XI in their first-ever One Day International (ODI) match. The match, held at the Moolpani cricket ground, concluded with Canada XI successfully chasing down Nepal’s target of 217 runs and securing a four-wicket victory.
After losing the toss and being elected to bat, Nepal set a total of 216 for 8 in their 50 overs. Basir Ahamad stood out as the key batsman for Nepal, scoring an unbeaten half-century. He found support in Rashid Khan (40 runs) and Mayan Yadav (36 runs).
Canada XI, in response, demonstrated unwavering determination as they chased down the target. Navneet Dhaliwal led the charge with a formidable 80 runs, while Nikhil Dutta contributed a significant 67. Ultimately, Canada sealed the victory with six wickets down and just three balls remaining.
While Nepal A displayed a competitive spirit, they were unable to defend their total against the relentless Canadian batting attack. This thrilling opener sets the tone for what promises to be a captivating ODI series between the two sides.
