NEP and JPN met for the first time on international front
Rohit Paudel-led side secured a five-wicket win after a tremendous bowling effort
Gulsan Jha was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance
Nepal secured a commanding 5-wicket victory over Japan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025, chasing down Japan's total of 131/8 with two overs to spare. The match, held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on October 10, showcased Nepal's resilience and composure under pressure.
Japan's innings began promisingly, with openers Kendel Fleming and Abhishek Anand contributing to a steady start. However, a sudden collapse saw Japan lose six wickets for just 34 runs, leaving them at 131/8 after 20 overs. Benjamin Ito-Davis provided a late surge with a six and a four, but it wasn't enough to set a challenging target for Nepal.
In response, Nepal's chase was anchored by Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulsan Jha, who remained calm amidst the pressure. Their partnership guided Nepal to victory, reaching 132/5 in 18 overs. This win not only bolstered Nepal's position in the tournament but also secured their qualification for the Super Six stage. With two wins from as many matches, Nepal stands tall at the top of the Group B standings.
Nepal Vs Japan, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Toss
Nepal skipper won the toss and opted to field first.
Nepal Vs Japan - Playing XIs
Japan: Abhishek Anand, Alexander Patmore (wk), Benjamin Ito-Davis, Charles Hinze,, Declan Suzuki, Eesam Rahman, Ibrahim Takahashi, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Sabaorish Ravichandran, Shoma Slater
Nepal: Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Nandan Yadav, Rohit Paudel (c), Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Sundeep Jora.
These two sides are meeting for the first time on the international stage.
Nepal Vs Japan, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025: Live Streaming
When to watch Nepal Vs Japan, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025?
The Nepal Vs Japan, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 will be played on Friday, 10 October at 4 PM IST.
