In a captivating inaugural match of the Nepal-Canada Bilateral ODI Series, Nepal emerged victorious against Canada in a nail-biting encounter.
The tension-filled clash saw Canada chasing a target of 225 runs set by Nepal. However, Nepal’s bowlers showcased an outstanding performance, dismissing the Canadian innings in 47.4 overs.
The backbone of Nepal’s batting effort was provided by Kushal Bhurtel, who played a stellar innings with an impressive knock of 62 runs. Bhim Sarki also made a valuable contribution with 17 runs, contributing to the team’s total.
Further strengthening Nepal’s innings, Kushal Malla added 20 runs, while Aasif Sheikh and Captain Rohit Poudel each contributed eight runs.
On the bowling front, Captain Rohit Poudel proved to be the star, taking four crucial wickets, while Lalit Rajbanshi supported with two wickets. Sompal Kami, Rijan Dhakal, Pawan Saraf, and Kushal Malla each took one wicket, collectively dismantling the Canadian batting lineup.
In the first innings, Uday Bhagwan emerged as a standout performer for Canada, securing three crucial wickets. Saad Bin Zafar and IS Shoi also made significant contributions, each claiming two wickets.
With this exhilarating victory, Nepal has set a promising tone for the remainder of the series, showcasing its determination and prowess on the cricketing stage. The team’s well-rounded performance, both in batting and bowling, has undoubtedly left fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches in the Nepal-Canada Bilateral ODI Series.
