Nepal Dominates Mongolia in Asian Games Cricket Match, Breaking T20I Records
Nepal put on a dominant performance in their Asian Games cricket match against Mongolia, winning by a massive 273 runs. The victory was also notable for breaking a number of T20I records, including the highest team total and the fastest century.
Nepal batted first and amassed a huge total of 314/3 in their 20 overs. Kushal Malla smashed a 34-ball century, the fastest in T20I history. He was well supported by Rohit Paudel (61) and Dipendra Singh Airee (52).
Mongolia’s bowlers were simply out of their depth, and they conceded runs at a rate of over 15 runs per over. In reply, Mongolia was bowled out for just 41 runs in 11.3 overs. Sandeep Lamichhane was the pick of the Nepali bowlers, with figures of 3/10.
The victory was a historic one for Nepal, and it showed that they are now a force to be reckoned with in T20I cricket. They will be looking to continue their good form in the rest of the Asian Games tournament.
Nepal put on a dominant performance in their Asian Games cricket match against Mongolia, winning by a massive 273 runs. The victory was also notable for breaking a number of T20I records, including the highest team total and the fastest century.
NEP vs MON Match Information
Match: Nepal vs Mongolia, Match 1 Date: 27th September 2023 Time: 06:30 AM IST Venue: ZJUT Cricket Field. Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Here is a more detailed look at the two teams:
Nepal
Nepal is currently ranked 16th in the world in T20I cricket. They have a number of experienced players in their squad, including Gyanendra Malla, Paras Khadka, and Sandeep Lamichhane. Nepal is also known for its talented young players, such as Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh.
Nepal’s batting lineup is one of the strongest in the Asian Games tournament. Malla, Khadka, and Bhurtel are all capable of scoring big runs, and they are supported by a number of other talented batsmen. Nepal’s bowling attack is also strong, with Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, and Sandip Rajali leading the way.
Mongolia
Mongolia is currently ranked 55th in the world in T20I cricket. They are a relatively new team on the international scene, but they have been making rapid progress in recent years. Mongolia qualified for the Asian Games tournament after winning the East Asia-Pacific Cricket Championship in 2022.
Mongolia’s batting lineup is led by opener Bambar Dorj and middle-order batsman Bilguun Batbold. The bowling attack is led by spinner Gombo Tsolmon and fast bowler Zolbayar Otgonbat.
Nepal Shatters Records in Massive Win over Mongolia at Asian Games
* Kushal Malla smashed a 34-ball century, the fastest in T20I history.
* Rohit Paudel (61) and Dipendra Singh Airee (52) also contributed to Nepal’s massive total.
* Sandeep Lamichhane was the pick of the Nepali bowlers, with figures of 3/10.
* Mongolia was bowled out for just 41 runs in 11.3 overs.
Nepal’s Next Match: A Chance to Continue Their Momentum
Nepal is set to play their next match in the Asian Games cricket tournament against the Maldives on October 1st. After their dominant performance against Mongolia, Nepal will be looking to continue their momentum and secure another victory.
The Maldives is a relatively new team on the international cricket scene, and they are currently ranked 94th in the world in T20I cricket. However, they have shown some promise in recent months, having won a number of bilateral series against other associate teams.
Nepal’s batting lineup is one of the strongest in the Asian Games tournament, and they will be looking to fire again in their next match. Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Dipendra Singh Airee are all in good form, and they will be hoping to lead Nepal to a big total.
Nepal’s bowling attack is also strong, with Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, and Sandip Rajali leading the way. Lamichhane is one of the best spinners in the world, and he will be looking to take wickets and keep the Maldives run rate down.
Nepal is the favorite to win their next match against the Maldives, but they will need to be careful not to take them for granted. The Maldives are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to give Nepal a good run for their money.
Here are some key things to watch for in Nepal’s next match:
Can Nepal’s batting lineup continue their good form? Malla, Paudel, and Airee are all in good form, and they will be looking to lead Nepal to a big total.
Can Sandeep Lamichhane take wickets? Lamichhane is one of the best spinners in the world, and he will be looking to take wickets and keep the Maldives run rate down.
Can Nepal field well? Nepal has been fielding well in the tournament so far, and they will need to continue to do so in their next match.
If Nepal can perform well in these areas, they should be able to secure another victory and continue their momentum in the Asian Games cricket tournament.
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