Kushal Bhurtel’s Outstanding Performance Secures Nepal’s Second Consecutive Victory

Led by Kushal Bhurtel’s exceptional all-round display, Nepal defeated ACT Comets by 4 wickets in the Top End T20 series, marking their second consecutive win. ACT Comets scored 140 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs, but Nepal successfully chased the target with 4 balls to spare, losing 5 wickets. Bhurtel scored 61 runs and took 3 wickets, while Pawan Sartaf remained unbeaten with 29 runs. Nepal is scheduled to play Kingsmen tomorrow morning. (10 Bhadra, Kathmandu)

Inspired by Kushal Bhurtel’s comprehensive performance, Nepal secured back-to-back wins in the ongoing Top End T20 series in Australia’s Northern Territory. On Wednesday, Nepal defeated ACT Comets by 4 wickets. chasing down a target of 141 runs with 4 balls remaining and 5 wickets down. Captain Kushal Bhurtel top-scored with 61 runs. Pawan Sartaf remained unbeaten on 29, and Mayan Yadav contributed 21 runs.

Jack Kahl from ACT took 3 wickets, while Jeet Mehta claimed 2 wickets. After losing the toss and batting first, ACT scored 140 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Dylan Hunter made 44 runs, and both Ansh Tiwari and Nick Broers scored 19 runs each. For Nepal, Kushal Bhurtel delivered 3 wickets conceding just 9 runs in 2 overs, and Yuvraj Khatri took 2 wickets. After suffering defeats in the first two matches, Nepal had previously defeated Hobart Hurricanes Academy on Monday. Nepal is now preparing to face Kingsmen tomorrow morning.