In the ongoing U-19 Youth ODI series between Nepal and Afghanistan, Nepal faces a medium target of 169 runs in the second match. Afghanistan, who won the toss and chose to bat first, were bowled out for 168 runs in 50 overs.
Key Contributions from Afghanistan’s Batting Line-up
Afghanistan’s captain, Mahbub Khan, played a key role, scoring 58 runs. Ruhullah Arab contributed with 27 runs, while opener Khalid Ahmadzai was dismissed for 19 runs. Despite steady contributions, Afghanistan lost wickets at regular intervals, struggling to build partnerships.
Nepal’s Bowlers Perform Well, Restricting Afghanistan to 168 Runs
Nepal’s bowlers put up an impressive performance, with 10 overs giving away just 23 runs while claiming 3 wickets. Sibrin Shrestha and Bipin Prasad Sharma each took 2 wickets, while Abhishek Tiwari and Aparajit Paudel picked up one wicket each.
Afghanistan’s Captain Leads the Fight
While Afghanistan’s team faced regular setbacks, Captain Mahbub Khan remained composed at the crease, helping his team reach a competitive total. His efforts were crucial as Afghanistan tried to recover from the loss of wickets.
Nepal Aims to Bounce Back After First Game Loss
Nepal, who lost the first game by a significant margin of 130 runs, will be hoping for a strong chase to level the series. With 169 runs to chase, Nepal has a medium target ahead in the second ODI.