In the Top End T20 series, the Kingsmen posted a competitive total of 197 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs, setting Nepal a target of 198 runs to chase. Shehan Jayasuriya was the top scorer for Kingsmen with 67 runs, while Nepal’s Narayan Joshi took 2 wickets. Nepal has secured 2 wins and 2 losses in their previous 4 matches and must win both remaining games to advance to the semifinals.
11 Bhadra, Kathmandu – Nepal is currently playing their fifth match in the Top End T20 series, facing a challenging target set by the Kingsmen. After losing the toss and batting first, the Kingsmen managed to score 197 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, giving Nepal a demanding target of 198 runs.
Shehan Jayasuriya led the innings for the Kingsmen with an impressive 67 runs. Other notable contributions came from Shayan Jahangir with 27 runs, Hammad Azam with 26, Milind Kumar with 25, and Tayyab Arif adding 22 runs. On the bowling side, Nepal’s Narayan Joshi claimed 2 wickets, while Rashid Khan, Pawan Sarraf, and Kushal Bhurtel each took one wicket.
Prior to this match, Nepal has recorded 2 wins and 2 losses in the series. Nepal must secure victories in both remaining games, including today’s match, to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
