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Nepal defeats PNG by 15 runs

KATHMANDU, March 28: Nepal beat Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 15 runs in the first match of the triangular T20I Tri-Series 2022 that kicked off today. Chasing a target of 184, Papua New Guinea were all out for 168 in 19 overs.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, March 28: Nepal beat Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 15 runs in the first match of the triangular T20I Tri-Series 2022 that kicked off today. Chasing a target of 184, Papua New Guinea were all out for 168 in 19 overs.


After losing the toss at the TU Cricket Ground, Nepal scored 183 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Nepal's opener Asif Sheikh contributed 43 runs in 35 balls with 5 fours and 1 six. Kushal Bhurtel was dismissed for 20 off 11 balls with 3 fours and 1 six.


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