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USA Collapses: Nepal Restricts Score to 195
16 May
Summary
- USA batted first and was bowled out for 195 runs.
- Patel and Jayasuriya scored 83 and 50 runs respectively.
- Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee took four wickets.
The United States national cricket team faced a significant challenge in their ICC World Cup League-2 match against Nepal. Batting first after winning the toss, the USA was restricted to a total of 195 runs, being bowled out in 43.3 overs.
Notable performances from the USA included openers Smith Patel and Shehan Jayasuriya, who scored 83 and 50 runs respectively. Milind Kumar contributed 28 runs to the total. However, Nepal's bowling attack proved effective, with Dipendra Singh Airee leading the charge by taking four wickets. Sompal Kami secured two wickets, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Gulshan Jha each claimed one.
Nepal now requires 196 runs within their allotted 50 overs to secure victory in the match. This win would be crucial for Nepal as they aim to improve their position in the ICC World Cup League-2 points table.
