ICC World Cup Qualifier: Nepal falters in huge run chase

KATHMANDU, JAN 16 -
Nepal has started poorly chasing a huge target of 250 runs against Scotland in their second game of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in New Zealand on Thursday.

After 21 overs, Nepal has lost four wickets for 72 runs. Sagar Pun and Shakti Gauchan were out for a duck while Anil Mandal scored 10 runs and Gyanendra Malla contributed 34 before returning to the pavilion.

Earlier, an explosive batting from Freddie Coleman (64) propelled Scotland to a commanding total of 249 with the loss of seven wickets. Calum MacLeod also scored 46 runs for the Scottish team. Sompal Kami grabbed three wickets while Sagar Pun claimed two to his name. Shakti Gauchan and Basanta Regmi took a wicket each. Nepal had won the toss and invited Scotland to bat first.

Nepal had lost to UAE by 102 runs in the first match.

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