Papua New Guinea (PNG) have set a 180-run target for Nepal in the ODI tri-series of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on Friday.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, PNG notched up 179 runs in 49.2 overs losing all wickets in the match underway at Dubai International Stadium.
Tony Ura topped the score with 39 runs including two fours and one six off 51 deliveries. Similarly, Hiri Hiri made 31 runs while Kiplin Doriga contributed 26 runs.
In reply, Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh Airee took two wickets each while Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Malla claimed one wicket each.
Nepal defeated PNG by four wickets in the match on Monday and lost to home team UAE by 68 runs in the second match yesterday.
Of the total eight matches, Nepal have to win all the remaining six matches to qualify for ICC World Cup and four games to defend the ODI status.
Nepal are in the sixth position with 28 points from 15 wins and 13 losses out of 30 matches.
Similarly, PNG are at the bottom with seven points from three wins and 26 losses out of 30 matches.
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