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Nepal vs Kuwait, 3rd Match, Group 2

t20Nepal won by 58 runs
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
8 Oct 2025, 8:30 pm IST
Kuwait won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Nepal
Nepal Inning Score: 141 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Kushal Bhurtelb anudeep chenthamara665633117.86
Aasif Sheikhlbw b muhammad aqif farooq270028.57
Rohit Paudelb naveenraj rajendran161530106.67
Kushal Mallab naveenraj rajendran490044.44
Sundeep Jorast usman patel b mohammed aslam560083.33
Dipendra Singh Aireerun out201901105.26
Gulsan Jhab anudeep chenthamara20603333.33
Sompal Kaminot out1100100
Nandan Yadavnot out2100200
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Muhammad Aqif Farooq30171005.7
Yasin Patel30160005.3
Naveenraj Rajendran404020010
Anudeep Chenthamara40222015.5
Shiraz Khan40320008
Mohammed Aslam20101005
Kuwait Inning Score: 83
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Clinto Antorun out262302113.04
Ravija Sandaruwanb sompal kami03000
Meet Bhavsarc sundeep jora b rajbanshi11121191.67
Usman Patelb nandan yadav03000
Yasin Patelc sundeep jora b rohit paudel19270170.37
Mohammed Aslamc kushal bhurtel b rohit paudel7700100
Bilal Tahirc kushal malla b lamichhane5100050
Shiraz Khanc aasif sheikh b rajbanshi380037.5
Naveenraj Rajendranlbw b lamichhane01000
Anudeep Chenthamarabatting390033.33
Muhammad Aqif Farooqbatting02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Sompal Kami2031001.5
Nandan Yadav20111035.5
Lalit Rajbanshi3.30162004.6
Sandeep Lamichhane41222005.5
Dipendra Singh Airee30100003.3
Kushal Bhurtel1060006
Rohit Paudel2092004.5

Match Summary

Nepal vs Kuwait, 3rd Match, Group 2 - October 8, 2025

Summary

Nepal defeated Kuwait by 58 runs in a dominant performance at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Kushal Bhurtel was the standout batter for Nepal with a match-winning 66 runs, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi shone with the ball, taking two wickets each. Nepal's bowlers dismantled Kuwait’s batting lineup, restricting them to just 83 runs. Kushal Bhurtel was named the Player of the Match for his superb innings.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Kuwait winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Nepal posted a competitive total of 141/7 in their 20 overs, largely thanks to Kushal Bhurtel, who scored a brilliant 66 runs off 56 balls (3 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 117.86. His innings held Nepal’s innings together amidst regular wickets falling at the other end.

Other notable contributions came from Dipendra Singh Airee (20 runs off 19 balls, including a six) and a quick-fire cameo by Gulsan Jha, who smashed 20 runs off just 6 balls with 3 sixes at an incredible strike rate of 333.33. However, Kuwait’s bowlers, particularly Naveenraj Rajendran (4-0-40-2) and Anudeep Chenthamara (4-0-22-2), ensured Nepal didn’t run away with the game.

In reply, Kuwait struggled right from the start and were bowled out for just 83 runs in 18.1 overs, well short of the target. The top scorer for Kuwait was Clinto Anto, who managed 26 runs off 23 balls, including 2 sixes. However, no other batter offered significant resistance, with their innings falling apart due to Nepal’s disciplined bowling attack.

Nepal’s bowlers were exceptional. Lalit Rajbanshi (3.3-0-16-2) and Sandeep Lamichhane (4-1-22-2) were the standout performers, picking up two wickets each and maintaining tight economies. Sompal Kami (2-0-3-1), Nandan Yadav (2-0-11-1), and Rohit Paudel (2-0-9-2) also contributed effectively. Additionally, Nepal’s fielding was sharp, with Sundeep Jora taking two catches, including a crucial one to dismiss Meet Bhavsar.

Key Performers

  • Kushal Bhurtel: Scored a match-winning 66 runs with 3 boundaries and 3 sixes.
  • Gulsan Jha: Played a quick cameo, scoring 20 runs off 6 balls with 3 sixes.
  • Sandeep Lamichhane: Took 2 wickets for 22 runs in his 4 overs, including 1 maiden.
  • Lalit Rajbanshi: Claimed 2 wickets for 16 runs in 3.3 overs.
  • Clinto Anto (Kuwait): Top-scored for Kuwait with 26 runs.

Important Moments

  1. Kushal Bhurtel’s Anchoring Knock: Despite wickets falling at the other end, Bhurtel maintained composure to score a crucial half-century (66 runs).
  2. Gulsan Jha’s Late Blitz: His 20 runs off just 6 balls helped Nepal cross the 140-run mark.
  3. Nepal’s Bowling Masterclass: Lalit Rajbanshi and Sandeep Lamichhane broke Kuwait’s middle order, ensuring no partnerships could build.
  4. Fielding Excellence: Nepal’s sharp fielding included two catches by Sundeep Jora and a run-out by Dipendra Singh Airee.

Player of the Match

Kushal Bhurtel was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding knock of 66 runs, which set the foundation for Nepal’s victory.

Nepal’s dominant performance in all departments ensured a comprehensive win and further solidified their position in the tournament.