Kathmandu, September 12 — Nepal posted a strong total of 313 runs for the loss of nine wickets against the UAE in the final of the ACC Premier Cup, setting the UAE a target of 314 runs.
Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Nepal made a solid start. Asif Sheikh led the innings with a brilliant century, scoring 102 runs from 106 balls with eight fours and four sixes. It was his second century in One-Day International cricket.
Asif shared a 97-run opening partnership with Arjun Kumal, who contributed 43 runs. He then added 36 runs with Ishan Pandey for the second wicket and 68 runs with captain Rohit Paudel for the third wicket. Rohit scored 40 runs.
Gulshan Jha also played an aggressive innings, scoring 52 runs from just 38 balls, including three fours and four sixes.
For the UAE, Ibrar Ahmed was the most successful bowler, taking four wickets. Khuzayma Bin Tanvir claimed two wickets, while Haider Ali and Adib Usmani took one wicket each.
The UAE now need 314 runs from their 50 overs to win the final. If Nepal defeats the UAE, it will secure qualification for the Asia Cup.
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