June 15th 2024.
Kingstown: Nepal was on the brink of securing their best-ever victory in cricket, falling just one run short to the formidable South Africa during their match held here. It was a nail-biting finish as Nepal needed two runs from the final ball to claim victory, or one run to tie with South Africa's modest score of 115-7 and push for a Super Over. Unfortunately, teenager Ghulsan Jha was run out at the non-striker's end while attempting a single, sealing South Africa's thrilling win.
The Nepal players were devastated by their narrow loss. It seemed as though they were on track for their first win against a full-member nation of the ICC in 12 attempts when they needed only 22 runs from the last 24 balls. However, things took a turn as they lost three wickets for just one run in the span of six balls, including two to spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.
Gulshan struggled to score in the first two balls of the last over, bowled by Ottneil Baartman. But he managed to hit a four through the off side, bringing Nepal within four runs from three balls. He then ran two with Sompal Kami, leaving Nepal with only two runs needed from the last two balls. However, the fifth ball of the over was a dot, and with Gulshan getting run out on the final ball, South Africa emerged victorious.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed his disappointment, stating that they were "very close yet so far" from their desired win. Despite the loss, he commended his team for their efforts and fighting spirit. Paudel also highlighted the importance of playing against top teams more frequently, believing that it will increase their chances of securing a win against them in the future.
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