Summary: Rohit Paudel scored 101 runs as Nepal set a target of 236 runs for Canada at Oman Cricket Academy Turf 1. Nepal posted 235 runs for all wickets in 50 overs, with Gulshan Jha contributing 48 and Arjun Kamal adding 23 runs. After Oman defeated Canada, Nepal’s chance of reaching the top four has ended, shifting their focus to retaining ODI status. Kathmandu, October 11: With a century from Rohit Paudel, Nepal set a target of 236 runs for Canada in the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI series. Nepal lost the toss and batted first at Oman Cricket Academy Turf 1, finishing on 235 all out in 50 overs. Rohit made the highest score of 101 from 127 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six. Gulshan Jha played a brisk innings of 48 runs off 34 balls, while Arjun Kamal contributed 23 runs. For Canada, Akhil Kumar took 4 wickets, Sukjinder Singh 3, and Zaher Shirzad 2 wickets. This match is crucial for both teams participating in the final League 2 series. Oman had earlier defeated Canada in the series opener. Following that result, Nepal’s prospects of reaching the top four in the league have ended, and their focus now turns to retaining their ODI status. In the League 2 points table, Nepal stands seventh with 24 points from 32 matches, while Canada is sixth with 25 points from 33 matches.
