June 1, Kathmandu. Nepal has been eliminated from the race for Super-8 in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Nepal is in Group D in the ongoing T20 World Cup in America and West Indies Lost to South Africa by 1 run As a result, Super-8 has been withdrawn from the tour.
Nepal is in fourth place in Group D with 1 point after losing 2 of 3 matches and drawing 1 without result. The last match Nepal will play against Bangladesh on Sunday. Even if the game is won, it is only 3 points. 3 points are not enough to reach Super-8.
South Africa is unbeaten with 8 points from 4 matches and has reached the Super-8. Bangladesh is second with 4 points from 3 matches with 2 wins and 1 loss. Because of that, Nepal’s journey will end at the group stage. If Nepal wins against South Africa, the possibility of playing Super-8 with 4 points would remain.
Chasing the winning target of 116 runs, Nepal scored 114 runs losing 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nepal needed 2 runs to win in the last 2 balls. Fast bowler Atnil Bartman stunned Nepal with a 1-run defeat by dotting both balls to Gulshan Jha. Although Gulshan could not touch the ball in the last ball, he was run out after a little delay in putting the bat while running on a non-strike.
From Group A, India topped with 6 points in 3 matches and USA reached the Super-8 by being second with 5 points in 4 matches. From Group B, Australia reached Super 8 with 6 points from 3 games. A team between Scotland and England from Group B will reach the Super 8.
From Group C, West Indies and Afghanistan have reached the Super 8 with wins in the first three matches. Group D will be between Bangladesh and Netherlands. There will be two groups in Super 8. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.
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