Kathmandu, Oct 19: Nepal registered a six wicket win over the United States of America (USA) in a match played today under the ICC U-19 Qualifier. This is Nepal's third consecutive victory.
Nepal, who send USA to bat first after winning the toss at the Kinrara Oval ground in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hit the victory target of 109 runs in 17.5 overs. This win keeps alive Nepal's hope of winning the qualifier.
Nepal had defeated Papua New Guinea by nine wickets in its first game of the qualifier round while posting a 171-run victory over Uganda in the second match. The third victory over US puts Nepal at the top of the league tally with six points.
Nepal made 114 runs in 17.5 overs at the loss of four wickets. Nepali batsman Saurabh Khanal hit a six taking the runs to 114 when Nepal needed just one run to..