KATHMANDU: In the fourth match of the T20 series against Nepal, West Indies ‘A’ notched up 60 runs while losing one wicket during the powerplay.
The match, hosted at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, commenced with the visiting team winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Pratish GC claimed the first wicket for Nepal as Alick Athanaze departed after scoring five runs, caught out.
With the series currently standing at 2-1 in favor of the West Indies after three fiercely contested battles, Nepal shoulders the weight of expectation to triumph in today’s pivotal encounter.
Nepal’s journey in this series has been a rollercoaster.
In the opener, they chased down a challenging target of 205 runs set by West Indies, clinching victory with four wickets in hand.
However, fortunes took a downturn in the subsequent clashes.
In the second match, Nepal fell short by 10 runs against a resilient West Indies ‘A’ side, failing to chase down a target of 161 runs.
The third encounter witnessed another setback for Nepal as West Indies dominated proceedings, securing a commanding 76-run victory.
Nepal faced a daunting target of 228 runs, with their batting lineup succumbing to the opposition’s relentless bowling attack.
As Nepal braces for the fourth showdown, the team is fueled by determination to level the series and keep their hopes alive.
With stakes at their highest, every run and wicket will shape the destiny of this fiercely contested T20 series.
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