Nepal sets 173-run target for India

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Nepal  has set a 173-run target for India in the second group match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup being held at Colombo Cricket Ground In Sri Lanka on Friday.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Nepal made 172 runs losing nine wickets in the allotted 50 overs. 

Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored with 68 runs studded with 2 sixes and 7 fours off 93 balls, Dipendra Singh Airee hit 34 runs including 4 fours off 62 balls while Aasif Sheikh contributed 18 runs including 1 six and 2 fours off 32 balls. 

For India, Rahul Desraj Chahar claimed highest 5 wickets conceding 27 runs, restricting its opponent to paltry 172 runs.

Similarly, Himanshu Jaikanwar Rana, Ayush S Jamwal, Yash Sanjeevsingh Thakur and Kamlesh Lachham Nagarkoti grabbed 1 wicket each.