South Africa defeated Nepal (Photograph: PTI)

Nepal’s crew might not have received in opposition to South Africa. However the way in which it confronted this a lot stronger crew was commendable. Cricket is a recreation of uncertainties and for a second it appeared that Nepal would make a giant upset and face the uncertainty of this recreation. However then the expertise of South Africa proved to be an excessive amount of for Nepal. The consequence was that Nepal misplaced the match which it had received in Group D.

By the way in which, the way in which this neighbouring nation of Workforce India carried out all-round in opposition to South Africa, it could not be fallacious to say that Nepal fought very effectively. When South Africa got here to bat first within the match, Nepal confirmed them the may of their bowling. After that, when it was time to chase the goal, Nepal surprised South Africa for a second by displaying the may of the bat.

South Africa scored 115 runs in opposition to Nepal

The impact of Nepal’s sturdy bowling was that South Africa, who got here to bat first, couldn’t rating greater than 115 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Two Nepali bowlers – Kushal Bhurthel and Dipender Singh Eri – performed a giant function in forcing South Africa to cease at simply 115 runs in a recreation of 120 balls. Collectively, they took all of the seven wickets that fell for South Africa. On this, Kushal took 4 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs, whereas Dipender Singh took 3 wickets.

Nepal tried however didn’t succeed

Now Nepal had a goal of 116 runs, which was not a giant one. However, it was positively difficult for Nepal in entrance of South Africa’s bowling lineup. Nevertheless, Nepal’s crew was seen dealing with this problem with aplomb. It tried effectively however couldn’t flip it into a hit.

Gained the match, misplaced by 1 run on the final ball

At one level Nepal wanted 25 runs within the final 5 overs. With 7 wickets in hand, the match was in Nepal’s favour. Then they have been left with 16 runs to attain in 9 balls. The match reached 50-50. Nepal put in additional effort. Now they have been left with 2 runs to attain within the final 2 balls. The thrill and stress on this match was at its peak. And, that is the place the large stature of South Africa dominated Nepal. The consequence was that neglect about 2 runs in 2 balls, they might not even rating a single run, in order that the match might go into the tremendous over. And, on this means, Nepal, which appeared to be transferring in direction of a historic victory, confronted a giant disappointment.