BIRATNAGAR, NEPAL – Cricket fans are abuzz with anticipation as Nepal prepares to face Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the final of the Tri-Nations T20I Series today at 11:45 am Nepal time. The clash promises to be an exciting display of talent and strategy.
Nepal emphatically secured their place in the final with a dominant 85-run victory over PNG on Tuesday. Similarly, PNG earned their spot by securing a decisive 10-wicket win over Hong Kong.
In Nepal’s previous encounter against PNG, openers Kushal Bhurtel and Sandeep Zora demonstrated exceptional batting skills, each reaching the half-century mark. Bhurtel’s powerful 59 runs off 39 balls were punctuated by four boundaries and three sixes. Zora wasn’t far behind, blasting a quick 56 off 26 balls with three fours and four sixes.
Further contributions from Binod Bhandari (27), Lokesh Bam (14), Bibek Yadav (19), and Gulsan Jha (15) propelled Nepal to an impressive final total.
Kushal Bhurtel proved his all-around prowess by spearheading the Nepalese bowling attack, taking four wickets. Pratish GC added two dismissals, with Aakash Chand and Gulsan Jha contributing one wicket apiece.
This final match is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle between two equally determined teams. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the Tri-Nations T20I Series!
