Nepal must have killer instinct to beat India

The men’s national cricket team of Nepal  have made headlines in the ongoing Asian Games cricket in China,following two successive  runaway victories against minnows Mongolia and Maldives.

 

In the opener, they  wreaked havoc on  a relatively inexperienced and weak Mongolia who played their first T20 international match,after gaining ICC membership in 2021.

The debut match turned out to be a nightmare for the Mongolian outfit as they got absolutely walloped by the vastly experienced and formidable opposition.

On the other hand Nepal took  full advantage of the opponent’s weaknesses and  plundered them to submission in a match that shattered a series of  standing records.

The one-sided  victory saw Nepal set the highest ever total (314/3) in the T20 international.

In addition,Kushal Malla broke the  existing record  for  the fastest  century . His century came off just 33 balls.

Another record breaking performance came from DS Airee who cracked the fastest half century ever off only 9 balls. 

By dismissing the opposition for 41 runs, Nepal’s 273 winning margin was the biggest ever.

In the second match Nepal faced some semblance of resistance from Maldives,however they won comfortably by 138 runs at the end of the day.

Spotlight was on  Abinash Bohara,right arm medium fast bowler for his sterling performance .

He ended the match on a career  high, claiming 6 wickets in 3.4 overs for 11 runs only.

Group A winners Nepal’s reward is a quarter-final against  India’s second string side on Tuesday.

At the same  time Nepal faces its real test for the first time in the competition. They take on a  capable, competitive and dangerous opposition.

This is one big opportunity  for Coach Monty Desai’s boys to strike it rich and prove themselves further.

Rohit Paudel led Team Nepal must seize the opportunity to settle  a score with their neighbor in order to put themselves in medal contention.

They are  in a make or break  situation.They got to string together another winning performance individually and collectively on all fronts of the game.

They have the momentum going into the decisive match. It is imperative that they ride on the momentum,rise to the occasion and play to their ability.

They should  focus on getting a  winning outcome in the match. They need to build a winning mentality, unwavering self -belief and confidence,coupled with consistency.

Let us not forget the fact  that the second string Indian side remains a formidable force.They have enough depth in talent when it comes  to batting and bowling, making them a lethal team.

Interestingly India enjoys an edge over Nepal and starts the match as favorites.

That being said, this is the moment for Nepali cricketers to  get the better of odds and corner glory.

They have to step up and give their  very best to provide continuity to their winning streak.They must not squander the opportunity to prevail.