Kushal Bhurtel Climbs Two Spots in ICC T20 Batting Rankings After Century Against China
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- Nepal’s batsman Kushal Bhurtel has risen two spots to reach 64th place in the ICC T20 batting rankings.
- Bhurtel scored 129 runs off 43 balls against China, hitting 5 fours and 16 sixes.
- In ICC’s latest all-rounder rankings, Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee dropped one spot to fifth place.
May 31, Kathmandu – Nepali cricketer Kushal Bhurtel has climbed two positions in the ICC T20 batting rankings.
According to the latest rankings released by ICC on Wednesday, Bhurtel improved his ranking and is now placed 64th with a rating score of 496.
The Nepal men’s team is currently participating in the Asian Games qualifier tournament held in Singapore. In their opening match on Sunday, Nepal defeated China.
During that game, Bhurtel smashed 129 runs off 43 balls, including 5 fours and 16 sixes. Despite this impressive century, his ranking rose by only two places.
In the batting rankings, Rohit Paudel is positioned at 88th and Asif Sheikh at 96th place.
In the all-rounder rankings, Dipendra Singh Airee has slipped one spot to fifth position.
