
Nepal A Cricket Team Secures Thrilling Win Over USA to Complete Series Clean Sweep
The Nepal A cricket team recorded a thrilling 7-run victory over the USA in a practice one-day match. On Monday, at the Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground, Nepal A defended a target of 265 runs as the USA was bowled out for 257 in 49.1 overs. Sandeep Jora scored a century, making 111 runs off 115 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes. Shehan Jaysurya contributed 71 runs, while Shubham Ranjane and Shayan Jahangir added 47 and 41 runs respectively. In the final over, the USA required 9 runs with only one wicket remaining.
For Nepal, Sher Malla took 4 wickets for 30 runs in 7.1 overs. Basir Ahmad claimed 3 wickets, while Shahab Alam and Pawan Sarraf took one wicket each. Nepal A was all out for 264 in 49.5 overs, with Sandeep Jora providing a strong platform through a 99-run partnership. USA’s Sourabh Netravalkar bowled tightly, conceding just 21 runs in 8 overs and taking 3 wickets. Nepal A completed a clean sweep in the ongoing series, defeating both Scotland and the USA.
Sandeep Jora has displayed excellent form for Nepal A, having scored an unbeaten 83 runs in the match against Scotland. Today, he repeated his strong performance by hitting a century. Expressing his happiness at contributing to the team, Jora said, “Runs are coming, everyone is playing well. I am happy to contribute.” With victories over Scotland and the USA, Nepal A achieved a clean sweep in the ongoing series.