KATHMANDU: The United States of America has set a target of 231 runs for Nepal to win the match being held between the two countries under ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.

In the ODI match currently underway at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, the USA posted a total of 230 runs, opting to bat first after winning the toss.

Riding on a century by Monank Patel, the USA posted 230 runs at the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 50 overs. Other notable contributors to the US total included Nisarg Patel who scored 21 runs followed by Sushant Modani and Karima Gore who scored 16 runs each.

For Nepal, bowlers Sandeep Lamichhane, Bikram Soba and Sushan Bhari took 2 wickets each while Kushal Malla took one wicket. Two American batsmen were run out.