
Gulshan Jha’s Outstanding Bowling Secures Victory for Nepal
At the TU ground, after taking five wickets against Oman, Gulshan Jha’s celebration notably attracted attention. He performed a bold celebration by pointing both index fingers towards the pitch in a ‘This is my territory’ style. Gulshan claimed his best bowling performance by taking five wickets for the second time in his ODI career, playing a crucial role in securing a commanding 81-run victory for Nepal. Nepal has won three out of four home matches in League Two and currently holds seventh place with six points. Kathmandu, 22 Baisakh.
Gulshan’s bowling completely dismantled Oman’s innings. He took five wickets while conceding just 38 runs in 9 overs. This five-wicket haul proved decisive in Nepal’s triumph. After the match, Gulshan said to the media, “I am happy. It feels great to contribute to the team.”
This was the second time in his ODI career that Gulshan took five wickets in a single innings. Previously, he had bowled 10 overs with 2 maidens, conceding 47 runs. However, in today’s performance, he managed 5 wickets for just 38 runs in 9 overs. Nepal has played six series in League Two so far, gathering 18 points from 24 matches. The team is preparing to host another League Two series on home soil one week from now.