Nepal Sets 276-Run Target Against Malaysia in Asian Games Qualifier
Summary
Nepal set a target of 276 runs against Malaysia in the Asian Games Men's Qualifier 2026, led by Kushal Bhurtel's century and a record T20 powerplay score.
Key Points
- Nepal scored 275 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs against Malaysia in the Asian Games Men's Qualifier 2026.
- Kushal Bhurtel scored 126 runs off 54 balls, hitting his third T20 International century and becoming Nepal's highest T20I run-scorer.
- Asif Sheikh scored 68 runs in 24 balls before getting out in the ninth over.
- Nepal achieved their highest powerplay score in any T20 International with 95 runs.
- Malaysia's Veerandeep Singh took 3 wickets conceding 22 runs in 4 overs.
