Sports Bulletin Report
Harare (Zimbabwe): Ireland beat Nepal by 2 wickets in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier 2023 here at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.
Ireland Captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first against Nepal. Nepal batters aggregated 268 for 9 in 50 overs. Gulsan Jha was the top scorer with 57 runs with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Arjun Saud made 48 runs with 3 boundaries and 2 sixes, and Kushal Malla was another notable contributor with 44 runs. He hit 5 fours and 2 sixes. Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63) were wicket- taker bowlers for Ireland.
Ireland achieved their target of 269 runs in 49.2 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 62 runs with the help of 8 boundaries and 1 six, Harry Tector hit 60 runs with 4 fours and 2 sixes, George Dockrell smashed 33 runs with 2 fours and 1 six. Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42) were wicket-taker bowlers for Nepal. Curtis Campher achieved the award of the Man of the Match.
Summarized Scorecard:
Nepal (Batting): 268 for 9 runs in 50 overs
Gulsan Jha (57 runs not out, 42 balls, 4x4, 6x3), Arjun Saud (48 runs, 84 balls, 4x3, 6x2), Kushal Malla (44 runs, 38 balls, 4x5, 6x2)
Ireland (Bowling)
Craig Young (2 for 36), Mark Adair (2 for 47), Barry McCarthy (2 for 63)
Ireland (Batting): 269 for 8 runs in 49.2 overs
Curtis Campher (62 runs, 59 balls, 4x8, 6x1), Harry Tector (60 runs, 76 balls, 4x4, 6x2), George Dockrell (33 runs, 47 balls, 4x2, 6x1)
Nepal (Bowling)
Karan KC (4 for 58), Kishore Mahato (2 for 55), Gulsan Jha (1 for 42)
