Cricket Match Highlights | Hong Kong T20I Quadrangular Series, 2025 (Match 3) – 10 April: Kuwait vs Nepal | NEP got their 2nd victory defeating KUW

KUW vs NEP (Match 3) – Highlights 

In the Kuwait vs Nepal, 3rd match of the Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Hong Kong, held on April 10, 2025, Nepal defeated Kuwait by 6 wickets with 7 balls remaining. Kuwait posted a competitive total of 185/8 in their 20 overs, but Nepal chased down the target of 186 comfortably, finishing at 186/4 in 18.5 overs. Kushal Bhurtel led the chase with an aggressive strike rate and played a brilliant knock of 81 off 50 balls, making him Nepal’s standout player. Bhurtel also contributed with the ball, taking 1/27, which earned him the Player of the Match award for his all-round brilliance.

Kuwait posted a competitive total of 185/8 in their 20 overs against Nepal, led by solid contributions from Clinto Anto (41 off 30), who set the pace early, and Ravija Sandaruwan, who scored 26 off 15 balls. Bilal Tahir came in with a rapid 32 off 13 balls, including a massive 4 sixes, providing late acceleration to the innings. However, the middle order couldn’t build substantial partnerships, with Meet Bhavsar (35 off 28) and Muhammad Umar (1) falling in quick succession. Mohammed Aslam, Nimish Lathief, and Yasin Patel were dismissed cheaply, while Sompal Kami and Rajbanshi were key bowlers for Nepal, restricting the scoring. Despite a few explosive moments, Kuwait ended up with a modest total, which Nepal comfortably chased down.

Nepal’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Kuwait to 185/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Kushal Bhurtel was the most economical and effective bowler, taking 1/27 from his 4 overs at an economy rate of 6.75, and also contributed with the bat. Sompal Kami led the attack with 3 wickets for 36 runs, despite conceding at 9.00 runs per over. Nandan Yadav also played a key role, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs in his 4 overs, while Lalit Rajbanshi chipped in with 1 wicket for 24 runs in 3 overs, maintaining a solid economy rate of 8.00. The other bowlers, Dipendra Singh Airee and Karan KC, were less successful, but their efforts helped Nepal control the run flow, ensuring that Kuwait’s total remained within reach.

In the 2^nd innings, Nepal successfully chased down the target of 186 with 7 balls to spare, finishing at 186/4 in 18.5 overs, winning by 6 wickets. The chase was anchored by Kushal Bhurtel, who played a match-winning knock of 81 off 50 balls, featuring 6 fours and 6 sixes, at a strike rate of 162.00. Aasif Sheikh supported him well with a solid 53 off 38 balls, hitting 2 fours and 4 sixes. Late cameos from Dipendra Singh Airee (31 off 12 balls, SR 258.33) and Gulsan Jha (9* off 3 balls, SR 300.00) ensured Nepal crossed the line with ease. Despite a few wickets falling, including Kushal Malla for 4 and Rohit Paudel remaining not out on 4, Nepal maintained their aggressive approach throughout the chase, sealing the win with remarkable consistency.

Kuwait’s bowlers struggled to contain Nepal’s chase, with Nepal comfortably reaching the target of 186 in 18.5 overs. Yasin Patel was the standout performer, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.25. Mohammed Aslam also bowled well, claiming 1 wicket for 25 runs in 4 overs at an economy rate of 6.25. However, other bowlers were less effective. Mohamed Shafeeq went for 42 runs in 3.5 overs, conceding at 10.95 runs per over, while Anudeep Chenthamara (2 overs for 30 runs) and Meet Bhavsar (2 overs for 41 runs) struggled to make an impact. Nimish Lathief bowled 3 overs for 30 runs at 10.00 per over, but none of the bowlers could consistently challenge Nepal’s aggressive chase.

Kuwait vs Nepal Scoreboard

Kuwait – 185/8 (20.0)

Nepal  – 186/4 (18.5)

Result – Nepal won by 6 wickets

Player of the match – Kushal Bhurtel

KUW vs NEP Playing XIs

Kuwait

Mohammed Aslam (c), Usman Patel (wk), Clinto Anto, Mohamed Shafeeq, Muhammad Umar, Bilal Tahir, Nimish Lathief,  Meet Bhavsar, Ravija Sandaruwan, Yasin Patel, Anudeep Chenthamara

Nepal

Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Basir Ahamad,  Lalit Rajbanshi, Kushal Bhurtel, Nandan Yadav,  Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla

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