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Kushal Bhurtel scores half-century against Namibia



KATHMANDU: Nepali opener Kushal Bhurtel completed his half-century against Namibia in the match undergoing under Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Kirtipur, Kathmandu.

He completed his half century in 51 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes.

This is his fourth ODI fifty. Earlier, he had completed half-centuries against USA, Oman and Papua New Guinea.

In September 2021, he played the highest innings of 84 runs against the United States at the All-Amerit Stadium in Oman.

Chasing a target of 286 runs at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal is batting in response.

Till the time of preparing this news, Nepal is playing by losing 2 wickets and scoring 154 runs in 29 overs.

For Nepal, Gyanendra Malla got out after scoring 25 runs off 35 balls with 4 fours. Before that, opener Ashif Sheikh was dismissed for zero.

After Nepal won the toss and opted to field, Namibia, who batted first, were bowled out for 285 runs.

Publish Date : 14 February 2023 15:01 PM

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