Nepal beat Malaysia by 27 runs in their second practice match ahead of the ACC Premier Cup. Nepal defended 170 by dismissing the hosts for 143 in 40.1 overs.
The result gave Nepal another practice-match victory over Malaysia. It did not, however, rescue Nepal A’s separate semi-final campaign.
Nepal vs Malaysia Practice Match Score
Nepal chose to field after winning the toss but batted first, according to the supplied match report. The team was bowled out for 170 in 41.1 overs.
Malaysia replied with 143 all out. Akil Wahid and Najmuj Sakib scored half-centuries, but Nepal’s bowlers prevented the chase from developing into a winning position.
Match result: Nepal won by 27 runs.
Rohit Paudel Rescues Nepal After Batting Collapse
Nepal lost five wickets with only 38 runs on the board. Rohit Paudel and Gulshan Jha then added 59 runs for the sixth wicket.
Rohit scored 61 from 86 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. Gulshan contributed 45 from 60 deliveries, including four fours and three sixes.
Rohit also shared a 47-run eighth-wicket partnership with Sandeep Lamichhane, who made 13. Openers Aarif Sheikh and Arjun Kumal scored 10 each, while no other Nepal batter reached double figures.
The win should not hide Nepal’s top-order failure. Falling to 38 for five against Malaysia is a serious warning before the ACC Premier Cup, regardless of the final result.
Lalit Rajbanshi Leads Nepal’s Bowling Attack
Lalit Rajbanshi took three wickets. Sandeep Lamichhane, Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Paudel claimed two wickets each, while Hemant Dhami took one.
Malaysia’s Akil Wahid had earlier collected four wickets. Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak took three, Rizwan Haider claimed two and Muhammad Amir Azim Abd Shukor picked up one.
Nepal’s bowling depth won this match. The batting remains the obvious problem.
What Happened to Nepal A’s Semi-Final Hopes?
Nepal A’s semi-final hopes ended in a separate competition. That development was listed alongside the senior national team’s second practice-match victory, but the supplied report does not provide the Nepal A match score or elimination scenario.
The two stories should not be confused: Nepal defeated Malaysia in senior-team preparation, while Nepal A exited its own semi-final race.
Conclusion
Nepal’s 27-run win over Malaysia showed resilience from Rohit Paudel, Gulshan Jha and the bowling unit. It also exposed a fragile top order that cannot keep relying on rescue partnerships.
Winning practice matches matters less than fixing repeatable mistakes. Nepal must improve its opening batting before the ACC Premier Cup becomes less forgiving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs did Nepal beat Malaysia by?
Nepal defeated Malaysia by 27 runs after scoring 170 and dismissing Malaysia for 143.
Who scored the most runs for Nepal?
Rohit Paudel top-scored with 61 runs from 86 balls.
Who took the most wickets for Nepal?
Lalit Rajbanshi led Nepal’s attack with three wickets.
Did Nepal A reach the semi-finals?
No. Nepal A’s semi-final hopes ended in a separate competition from Nepal’s practice match against Malaysia.
Was this an ACC Premier Cup match?
No. It was Nepal’s second practice match in preparation for the ACC Premier Cup.