Nepal Sets 150-Run Target for Japan in Asian Games Men's Cricket
Summary
Nepal set a 150-run target for Japan after posting 149 for 4 in 15 overs in their Asian Games men's cricket Group A match in Tokyo. Sandeep Jora and Lokesh Bam starred with unbeaten half-centuries to lift Nepal to a competitive total.
Key Points
- Nepal scored 149 for 4 in 15 overs after being invited to bat first against Japan in Tokyo.
- Sandeep Jora made an unbeaten 57 off 32 balls, while Lokesh Bam struck an unbeaten 52 off 22 balls.
- Asif Sheikh scored 21, while Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla and Gulshan Jha made brief contributions.
- Japan’s bowlers Reo Sakuramoto-Thomas, Ibrahim Takahashi, Jake Kusuda-Nairn and Declan Suzuki each took one wicket.
