KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to clash with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final match of the Tri-nation T20 International Series set to take place today at the TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
The UAE secured their spot in the final despite a 69-run loss to Hong Kong in the match played on Wednesday, based on their superior run rate.
Both the UAE and Hong Kong had each won one match prior to this encounter.
During the match at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Hong Kong posted a challenging total of 213-3 in 20 overs after opting to bat first.
Opener Martin Coetzee was the standout performer, amassing 88 runs off 55 balls, including ten boundaries and four sixes.
Babar Hayat complemented the innings with a rapid-fire 60 off just 20 deliveries, laced with five fours and five sixes.
Nilansh Keswani, Sanchit Sharma, and Akif Raja from the UAE managed to grab a wicket each.
In response, the UAE struggled in their run chase, mustering 143 runs at the cost of five wickets.
Khalid Shah top-scored with 35 runs, while Nilansh Keswani contributed a valuable 31 runs.
Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Nasrulla Rana, and Yasim Murtaza from Hong Kong each secured a wicket, contributing to their team’s victory.
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