Hello! We’re back with another live blog, this time covering the Nepal vs USA ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash. Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds.
Hello! We’re back with another live blog, this time covering the Nepal vs USA ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash. Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds.
In India, fans can stream the Nepal vs USA cricket match live on the FanCode app and website. In Nepal, the match will be available on Kantipur Max TV. In the United States, the NEP vs USA cricket match can be watched on Willow TV.
Also, all matches of the CWC League 2 will be streamed live on ICC.tv.
Nepal won the toss and decided to bowl first against USA.
United States of America (Playing XI): Monank Patel(c), Shayan Jahangir, Andries Gous, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Smit Patel(w), Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Saurabh Netravalkar, Rushil Ugarkar
Nepal (Playing XI): Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Aarif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel(c), Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Game on in Dubai! Rushil Ugarkar and Gous are out in the middle for USA, with Karan KC taking the new ball for Nepal. The early overs have been all about discipline from the bowlers, and now Sompal Kami joins the attack, keeping things just as tight. Two dots in a row to Gous, and Nepal’s bowlers are right on the money so far.
Karan KC keeps things steady for Nepal with a tight over. Rushil Ugarkar looks to break free but finds no gaps, two dots followed by a single to keep the scoreboard ticking. Nepal’s bowlers maintaining solid control early on.
Breakthrough for Nepal! Sompal Kami strikes as Gous looks to push one through the off side but ends up offering a simple catch to Bhim Sharki. The pressure pays off, and USA lose their first wicket. Gous departs for 11 off 29.
Rajbanshi continues to keep things tight for Nepal. Saiteja Mukkamalla faces two deliveries and can’t find any gaps, leaving both balls as dots.
Sandeep Lamichhane bowls, and Smit Patel makes him pay. He drives it crisply through the gap for FOUR, giving his team a much-needed boundary.
Drama in the middle! Smit Patel is run out after completing just one run. A sharp piece of fielding from Gulsan Jha, backed by Sompal Kami, sends Patel back to the pavilion for 75 off 100 balls, including nine boundaries.
Dipendra Singh keeps the scoreboard moving with two quick singles. S Jahangir takes one run on the first delivery, followed by Milind Kumar nudging another for one. Steady progress for the batting side.
Sompal Kami bowls, and Shubham Ranjane makes him pay! He drives it crisply through the gap for FOUR, giving his team a valuable boundary late in the over.
USA scored 262/6 in their 50 overs, with Smit Patel top-scoring with 75 before being run out and Milind Kumar blasting 70 off 50 balls. Saiteja Mukkamalla added 42, Shubham Ranjane contributed 19, and cameos from Shayan Jahangir and Harmeet Singh, along with eight extras, helped push the total to a competitive score.
Nepal are jolted early in their chase! Right-arm seamer Rushil Ugarkar has Kushal Bhurtel caught behind by Smit Patel off the third ball of the innings. That brings Bhim Sharki to the middle, next to Aasif Sheikh. The duo has a big task on its shoulders.
NEP: 1/1 (1)
Aasif Sheikh and Bhim Sharki are expectedly watchful after the early departure of Kushal Bhurtel. USA using this opportunity to build some pressure in the powerplay, though the asking rate is still around 5.5 and there's plenty of time left in the game.
Runs are flowing freely from Aasif Sheikh's willow now. He has hit four fours and a six to prop up his strike rate over 100, even as Bhim Sharki continues to bat slowly. The partnership is looking promising, nevertheless.
Aasif Sheikh is looking in a good touch today. His partner on the crease, Bhim Sharki has also picked up the pace as Nepal march strongly towards the target of 263.
Nepal have lost Aasif Sheikh and Bhim Sharki in quick succession. Skipper Rohit Paudel and Aarif Sheikh are on the crease as the Rhinos find themselves in a bit of trouble after the end of the first powerplay.
Shortly after the dismissals of Aasif Sheikh and Bhim Sharki, skipper Rohit Paudel walks back to the dressing room after scoring just 2 runs. USA are putting on a show here with the ball.
Nepal are unable to stitch a solid partnership here as their batting line-up is falling apart one by one. A mix up between Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh saw the latter get run-out for 20. The Rhinos need a strong partnership now and cannot afford to lose another wicket.
Nepal have been reduced to 6 wickets and they have not even scored half of the runs required to win. USA bowlers have been excellent with their execution today and are closing in towards a victory, unless the Rhinos pull off something miraculous.
USA are moments away from winning their tie against Nepal in match number 86 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2.
USA have done it and their victory over Nepal feels more of an upset. The Americans bowled the Rhinos for 156 and claim victory by 106 runs at the Dubai International Stadium.
Nepal's upcoming tie in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 will be against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, October 30 from 11:00AM (IST) onwards.
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