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Kathmandu Tuesday July 18, 2000 Sharawan 03, 2057.
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Nepal convince in 9 wkt victory
over Bahrain
By a Post Reporter
KATHMANDU, July 17- An outstanding bowling
performance from Nepalese bowlers ensured Nepal a convincing nine wickets victory over
Bahrain in the ongoing Under-17 Asia Cup Cricket Championship being played in Bugti
Stadium, Quetta, Pakistan today.
Basanta Regmi spelled his magic with the ball
returning with match winning figures of 5-1-6-5. The performance also earned him the man
of the match. Manjit Shrestha was the other successful bowler for Nepal who picked up two
wickets.
Nepal’s decision to send Bahrain into to
bat first paid rich dividents as Baharain could only muster 42 runs in front of some tight
and hostile bowling from the Nepalese colts. When the total reached 15 Bahrain had lost
four wickets. This was followed by a partnership of 17 runs, the highest for the inning,
that saw them reach 32. Then there was another flurry of wickets that saw them getting
bundled out for a paltry 42 runs. Bahrain’s Rizwan Abdul Ghani was the topscorer
making 15 runs. Nepal also conceded 10 extras.
Nepal quickly notched up the required runs
losing just one wicket in 10.1 overs. Monik Shrestha and Prem Chaudhary remained unbeaten
on 15 each while the only Nepali batsman to get out was Prakash Sharma. He made 6 runs
before falling victim to Ananda Mahendra.
Nepal next plays against formidable
Bangladeshi side on July 19.
It may be recalled that Nepal lost its opening
tie against Kuwait by seven wickets.
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