Rohit Paudel Guides Nepal Past Canada in Al Amerat ODI

Nepal defeated Canada by 24 runs in an ODI at Al Amerat on October 11, with Rohit Paudel scoring his third ODI century to help Nepal post 235 before restricting Canada to 211 in the Cricket World Cup League 2 match.

According to cricnepal.com, Rohit made 101 from 127 balls and became the first Nepal batter to reach three men’s ODI centuries. The victory lifted Nepal above Canada into sixth place with 26 points from 33 matches.

Canada elected to field and quickly removed Aasif Sheikh and Ishan Pandey, leaving Nepal at 10 for 2. Cricnepal.com reported that Rohit rebuilt the innings through partnerships with Arjun Kumal and Basir Ahamad.

Rohit added 46 runs with Arjun before Arjun was dismissed for 23, then combined with Basir for a 77-run stand that moved Nepal to 133. Basir scored 30 before Sukhjinder Singh dismissed him.

Nepal were under pressure at 141 for 5 in the 38th over before Rohit and Gulshan Jha produced an 82-run partnership. Cricnepal.com reported Gulshan scored 48 from 34 balls with four fours and three sixes.

Rohit struck eight fours and one six during his innings, while Gulshan’s dismissal in the 48th over and Rohit’s exit in the following over preceded Nepal losing their final five wickets for 12 runs.

Canada’s Akhil Kumar took 4 for 68 and Sukhjinder Singh claimed 3 for 44, according to cricnepal.com. Nepal’s bowling effort later prevented Canada from completing the chase.

During Canada’s innings, Aaron Johnson and Samit Gohel formed a 63-run partnership after Karan KC dismissed Yuvraj Samra for one. Cricnepal.com reported Johnson scored 44 before Sandeep Lamichhane ended the stand.

Canada lost further wickets after Johnson’s dismissal, including Aaditya Varadharajan without adding a run. Gohel was run out for 35 as Canada fell to 94 for 4.

Harsh Thaker, Shreyas Movva and captain Hamza Tariq reached double figures but could not extend the chase. Cricnepal.com reported Akhil remained unbeaten on 30 before Nepal completed the win.

Nepal’s Sandeep finished with 2 for 33 from 10 overs, while Lalit Rajbanshi and Karan KC each took 2 for 36. Nandan Yadav added 2 for 41 to close the match.

MyRepublica reported Nepal were scheduled to face Oman on October 13 with three matches remaining in their Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.