South Asian News Network

Nepal won the opening Twenty20 series match, defeating Ireland’s A squad by six wickets. The squad successfully achieved the 122-run target after losing four wickets in 16.1 overs. Kushal Bhurtel scored 37 runs, while Sandeep Zora hit 36 off 35 balls. Dipendra Singh Airi and Asif Sheikh both scored 20 runs, while Gulsan Jha contributed four runs. Ireland’s bowling team grabbed two wickets, with Ben White and Thomas Maas taking one apiece. Ireland’s A squad scored 121 runs in 20 overs, with Stephen Doheny scoring the highest with 46.