KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal ‘A’ suffered a two-wicket defeat against Tasmania in the first 50-over practice match.
Chasing a modest target of 193 runs, Tasmania reached the target in 49.2 overs, losing eight wickets in the process.
Gabe Bell was Tasmania’s top scorer with 60 runs. Rafe McMillan contributed 32 runs, while Will Prestwidge scored 23.
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For Nepal, Dipak Dumre and Shah Alam claimed two wickets each. Akash Chand, Rijan Dhakal and Pawan Sarraf took one wicket apiece.
Earlier, Nepal, who were sent in to bat after losing the toss, were bowled out for 192 runs in 43.3 overs.
Tritraj Das top-scored for Nepal ‘A’ with 37 runs, hitting three fours and a six off 63 balls. Mayan Yadav scored 32 and Kushal Malla contributed 29. Dipak Dumre made 18, while Pawan Sarraf remained unbeaten on 22. Lokesh Bam added 11 runs.
For Tasmania, Billy Stanlake took four wickets. Will Prestwidge and Rafe McMillan claimed two wickets each, while Lachlan Clarke took one.
