ACC Premier Cup: Aasif Sheikh century powers Nepal to 45-run victory over UAE
Summary
Aasif Sheikh’s century and a strong team bowling effort helped Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by 45 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur. The win secured Nepal the championship title and qualification for the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
Key Points
- Nepal posted 313/9 after Aasif Sheikh scored 102 off 106 balls and shared key stands with Arjun Kumal and Rohit Paudel.
- The United Arab Emirates were bowled out for 268 despite Rahul Chopra’s unbeaten 100.
- Karan KC took 3 wickets, while Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, Gulsan Jha and Basir Ahamad also chipped in with wickets.
- Nepal’s victory in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final secured a place in the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
