In a one-sided affair at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, India-A defeated Nepal by 9 wickets. This victory secures their position at the top of Group B with two wins from two games, a total of four points, and a net run rate of +3.9. For Nepal, the loss on Monday in Colombo marked their second straight defeat, resulting in their elimination from the group stage.
of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. With this win, India-A has gained four
points and continues to remain at the top of Group B with two wins out of two
matches and a net run rate of +3.9. On the other hand, Nepal crashed out from
the group stage of the tournament after losing the second game in a row in
Colombo on Monday.
Tasked with a target of 168, India-A's opening pair of Sai Sudharsan and Abhishek Sharma practically won the game early on, sharing a 139-run stand over 19 overs. Both players showcased great form to hit their fifties, with Sudharsan remaining unbeaten on 58 and Abhishek falling after a brilliant 87. The match ended on a high note when Dhruv Jurel, contributing 21 runs, smashed a huge six to finish the chase.
Sharma gave their side an excellent start, adding 139 runs in 19 overs. Both young
cricketers batted brilliantly to reach their half-centuries. While Sudharsan
remained unbeaten on 58 Abhishek departed after playing an excellent knock of
87. Dhruv Jurel, who chipped in with 21, finished off the proceedings in style by
hitting a huge six.
The foundation for the win was laid by the Indian bowlers, who limited Nepal to 167 runs in 39.2 overs. Nepal had the advantage of winning the toss and batting first, but they never managed to build any real momentum as the batting order collapsed. Amidst the struggle, captain Rohit Paudel stood out, scoring a gritty 65 to ensure Nepal posted a respectable total.
167 runs in 39.2 overs. Nepal, who won the toss and opted to bat first, never
found its momentum or rhythm going as its batters kept losing wickets. While
other batters failed to perform well Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel played a fighting
knock of 65 to help his side reach a decent score.
Gulsan Jha provided some support with a useful 38 runs to boost the total. However, the Indian bowling attack, led by Nishant Sindhu and Rajvardhan Hangargekar, was too strong for the Nepal lineup. The 19-year-old Nishant was particularly impressive, claiming four wickets, while Hangargekar chipped in with three.
Indian bowlers especially Nishant Sindhu and Rajvardhan Hangargekar did a great
job and ran through the Nepal batting line-up. The 19-year-old all-rounder
Nishant impressed everyone with his four-wicket haul while Hangargekar scalped
three.