Nepal delivered a dominant bowling performance in the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup semifinal, dismissing hosts Malaysia for just 90 runs and signaling their strong chance of reaching the final. Malaysia, batting first, were bowled out for 90 runs in 43.1 overs. Nepal’s bowlers shone, with Abhay Yadav taking 4 wickets and Shubham Khanal claiming 3 wickets. The remaining wickets fell in quick succession, wrapping up Malaysia’s innings. Now, Nepal faces a straightforward target of 91 runs to secure a place in the final.
Nepal’s Strong Run and Upcoming Final Prospects
Nepal advanced to the semifinal as Group A winners, remaining unbeaten with victories over Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and Bhutan in the group stage. Malaysia reached the semifinal as Group B runners-up. The other semifinal match will be played today between Hong Kong and Singapore. In the 2023 edition, Nepal defeated Malaysia by a massive 221-run margin in the final to claim the title. Nepal’s path to the final this year indicates a strong possibility of repeating that success.
