{"id":1633,"date":"2025-04-13T15:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T09:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinepeoplesnews.com\/?p=1633"},"modified":"2025-04-13T15:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T09:26:19","slug":"basirs-heroics-not-enough-as-nepal-fall-short-by-3-runs-against-kuwait-in-t20i-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinepeoplesnews.com\/?p=1633","title":{"rendered":"Basir\u2019s Heroics Not Enough as Nepal Fall Short by 3 Runs Against Kuwait in T20I Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

April\u00a013, Kathmandu<\/strong> \u2013 Despite a career-best knock from Basir Ahmed, Nepal narrowly missed out on clinching the title at the Hong Kong T20I Series, suffering a heartbreaking 3-run defeat to Kuwait in the final held at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Match Summary<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Kuwait Innings:<\/strong>
    After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Kuwait posted a competitive total of 174\/7<\/strong> in 20 overs.<\/p>\n

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      Rajeeva Sandaruwan<\/strong> led the charge with a blistering 63 runs off 36 balls<\/strong> (6 fours, 4 sixes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Clinto Anto<\/strong> contributed 26 runs off 14 balls, and Usman Patel<\/strong> added 23 from 15 deliveries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nepal\u2019s bowlers staged a commendable comeback after a rough start, with Sompal Kami<\/strong> (2\/26) and Nandan Yadav<\/strong> (2\/34) picking up key wickets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Karan KC<\/strong> and Kushal Bhurtel<\/strong> also took one wicket each.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Nepal\u2019s Chase:<\/strong>
      Chasing a target of 175, Nepal fell just short, getting bowled out for 171 runs in 19.3 overs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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        Basir Ahmed<\/strong> played a sensational knock, scoring 80 runs off 43 balls<\/strong>, including 8 fours and 4 sixes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        He formed a record-breaking 74-run ninth-wicket partnership<\/strong> with Nandan Yadav<\/strong>, who contributed a rapid 37 off just 14 balls<\/strong> (2 fours, 4 sixes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Despite their heroics, Nepal\u2019s top and middle-order collapsed, with no other batsmen reaching double digits except opener Aasif Sheikh<\/strong>, who made 21 runs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Thrilling Final Over Drama<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        With 11 runs needed in the final over, Kuwait\u2019s Anudhin Chinthamaran<\/strong> bowled a no-ball on the first delivery, which Basir smashed for a six. Needing just 4 runs from 6 balls, the momentum was in Nepal’s favor, but two dot balls followed. Basir was then caught on the third legal delivery, crushing Nepal\u2019s hopes of a title win.<\/p>\n

        Kuwait\u2019s Bowling Standouts:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Anudip<\/strong> claimed 3 wickets, playing a crucial role in the final over.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Yasin Patel<\/strong> and Nabinraj Rajendran<\/strong> picked up 2 wickets each.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Historical Notes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            Kuwait\u2019s 71\/1 during the powerplay is the highest powerplay score Nepal has ever conceded<\/strong> in a T20I, surpassing India\u2019s 63 in the 19th Asian Games.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Though Nepal made a strong comeback in both bowling and batting, the lack of finishing cost them the title.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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