Top and T20: Nepal got a challenging target of 176 runs

After losing two matches in a row, Nepal is under pressure to win today's match, Arif Sheikh and Bhim Sarki have been included in today's playing 11.

Bhadra 2, 2082

Kantipur Reporter

Top and T20: Nepal got a challenging target of 176 runs

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Nepal has got a challenging target of 176 runs in its third match under the ongoing Top & T20 tournament in Australia. After losing the toss and being invited to field first, Nepal got a target of 176 runs against Melbourne Stars Academy.

Melbourne added 175 runs losing 7 wickets in scheduled 20 overs. Opener Blakey Macdonald scored the highest 74 runs for Melbourne. Playing only 47 balls, he hit 6 fours and two sixes. 

Similarly, Thomas Rogers also played an aggressive innings of 65 runs with the help of 7 fours and a six off 46 balls. 

After taking a wicket in the first over, Nepal was unable to hold on and got the target of a huge score.  Sandeep Lamichhane took the most 3 wickets. He spent 26 runs in four overs. Similarly, Sompal Kami and Sahab Alam took 1/1 wicket each.

For Nepal, who have lost two matches in a row, there is pressure to win today's match. That's why Nepal has made many changes in its team in today's game as well. 

Arif Sheikh, Bhim Sarki and Sahab Alam, who sat on the bench in the second match, have also been kept in the playing 11 today.

Kantipur

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