Nepal’s dream of getting into the T20 World Cup 2024, Tremendous 8s stage, shattered after they misplaced in opposition to South Africa in a nail-biting thriller. Opting to bowl first, Nepal restricted the Proteas to 115/7 in 20 overs with Kushal Bhurtel scalping 4 wickets. Later within the chase, Nepal at all times had an higher hand as their batters stitched good partnerships. Nonetheless, it was spinner Tabraiz Shamsi’s lethal spell of 4/19, which fully modified the results of the sport because the Proteas sealed victory on the final ball.
On the final ball of the match, Nepal wanted 2 runs to win. Batter Gulshan Jha failed to attach the bat with Ottneil Baartman’s supply because the ball went straight to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock, who threw it in direction of Heinrich Klaasen on time, leading to Nepal batter’s run out.
Because the celebrations started in South Africa’s camp, Gulshan Jha sat in disbelief after the loss. His teammate Sompal Kami tried to console him however Jha, who obtained teary eyed, took some moments after which walked away to the dugout.
Nepalese gamers crying……!!!!
– That is the youngest workforce on this world cup, they put up an excellent efficiency in opposition to South Africa however very sadly misplaced by simply 1 run. Nepal has received our hearts…..#SAvNep#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/B1YqreD0Q0
— Khal!D (@bd71khalid) June 15, 2024
Needing eight runs off the ultimate over in pursuit of a modest goal of 116 for a shocking upset win, the Nepalese fell agonisingly brief at 114 for seven with Gulshan Jha run out off the ultimate ball as he tried a single off Ottneil Baartman to drive an excellent over.
“Very grateful to have gotten the win. Do not suppose we had been wherever close to our greatest tonight. For big elements, do not suppose we thought we might be on the appropriate aspect of that as effectively. Lot of learnings for us. We have a very good tempo assault and it’s important to again that. We spoke about coming in with power and see if there was something within the wicket,” mentioned South Africa skipper Aiden Markram after the win.
“They (Nepal) bowled rather well and made it powerful for us. They put us beneath lots of strain and it reveals the standard they’ve. Combine that with an absence of conviction in our dressing room so there’s lots of learnings for us. It is about backing the gamers we have developed and going ahead with that,” he added.
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