Ireland Wolves have a mountain to climb after Nepal unleashed a powerful batting performance, posting a commanding 199-run target in Tuesday’s T20 showdown at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground.
Nepal, opting to bat first after winning the toss, never looked back. Gulsan Jha anchored the innings with a spirited 47, while Rohit Poudel (33) and Kushal Malla (34) provided explosive middle-order support. Early contributions from Kushal Bhurtel (25), Aasif Sheikh (11), and Sandeep Jora (21) further fueled Nepal’s scoring surge.
Ireland Wolves’ bowlers fought valiantly, with MT Foster taking the spotlight with three wickets. B White chipped in with two wickets, while F Hand and G Hoey claimed one each.
The pressure is now squarely on Ireland Wolves. Can they match Nepal’s firepower? This comes after Nepal’s decisive six-wicket victory in Monday’s clash, adding even more fuel to this thrilling rivalry.
