Nepal defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 52 runs in the tri-series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup held at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Nepal bowled out PNG for 245 runs in 47.1 overs while the latter were chasing the 298-run target.
Sandeep Lamichhane took the highest four wickets conceding 37 runs while Dipendra Singh Airee made two runs. Similarly, Kushal Malla took one wicket.
Norman Vanua topped the score with 60 runs while Tony Ura, Assad Vala scored 50 and 42 runs, respectly.
Earlier, invited to bat first after losing the toss, Nepal notched up 297 runs in 49.1 overs losing all wickets.
Aasif Sheikh topped the score with 110 runs including 12 fours and two sixes off 110 balls. Similarly, Kushal Bhurtel made 45 balls while Bhim Sharki contributed 44 runs.
In reply, Semo Kamea took the highest five wickets followed by Riley Hekure with 3 wickets while Alei Nao claimed one wicket.
