Nepal Post 271, Set 272-Run Target for USA in ICC Cricket League 2 Clash

With a half-century from Dipendra Singh Airee and a strong finish by Karan KC, Nepal set a competitive total against the United States in their third match of the ICC World Cricket League 2 ODI series.

Playing at the ICC Academy in Dubai, Nepal batted first after losing the toss. They were all out for 271 runs in 49.5 overs, giving the U.S. a target of 272 runs.

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Dipendra Singh Airee scored the highest with 75 runs. Karan KC added quick runs at the end, making 49 runs off 31 balls. Kushal Bhurtel scored 47, Bhim Sharki made 43, and captain Rohit Paudel contributed 36 runs.

For the U.S., Harmeet Singh took 3 wickets for 33 runs in 10 overs. Saurabh Netravalkar and Nosthush Kenjige claimed 2 wickets each, while Jasdeep Singh and Shubham Ranjane took 1 wicket each.

Nepal had lost both of their earlier matches in the series — first by 106 runs to the U.S., and then by 5 wickets to the UAE. Now, Nepal must win both remaining games to stay in contention.