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Nepal Dominates USA in Cricket World Cup League 2 Match with Nine-Wicket Victory

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Nepal decisively defeated the United States by nine wickets in an ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Chasing a target of 196, Nepal achieved the score with Kushal Bhurtel scoring an unbeaten century.

  • Kushal Bhurtel remained not out on 120 runs off 118 balls, hitting 13 fours and four sixes.
  • Aasif Sheikh contributed 58 runs from 72 deliveries, while Ishan Pandey added 20 runs.
  • The USA was bowled out for 195 runs in 43.3 overs after electing to bat first.
  • Mohammad Mohsin took the sole wicket for the USA.
  • Christopher Reynolds, Acting Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the US Embassy in Nepal, met with both teams prior to the match, highlighting cricket's role in strengthening bilateral sporting ties.

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