Nepal wrapped up their UK tour with another impressive win, defeating Glamorgan’s Second XI by 50 runs (DLS method) on Monday. This victory marks Nepal’s final practice game before heading to Scotland for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series.
Solid batting display sets up win for Nepal
After losing the toss, Nepal batted first and posted a strong total of 294/7 in 50 overs.
- Bhim Sharki starred with 92 runs
- Rohit Paudel contributed 61
- Dipendra Singh Airee remained unbeaten on 49
Glamorgan’s Edward Leonard took 3 wickets, while Ben Morris claimed 2 and Romano Franco grabbed 1.
Rain affects chase, Nepal dominates with the ball
Chasing a revised target of 233 in 34 overs due to rain, Glamorgan was bowled out for 182 in 30.4 overs.
- Henry Hurley top-scored with 42
- Eddie Byrom and Hope Bell added 31 and 28 respectively
Nepal’s bowling was led by Kushal Bhurtel, who impressed with 4 wickets for 19 runs in just 5 overs.
Other wicket-takers:
- Nandan Yadav – 2 wickets
- Sompal Kami, Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Gulshan Jha – 1 wicket each
Nepal continues winning streak in the UK
Before this match, Nepal had already beaten:
- Cardiff University (ODI)
- MCC (ODI)
- Gloucestershire (2 T20s)
This consistent performance reflects Nepal’s strong preparation for the upcoming League 2 series.
What’s next for Nepal?
The team will now travel to Scotland, where they are scheduled to play two more practice matches against Scotland A before the League 2 series officially begins.