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Nepal crush Malaysia in ACC Premier Cup warm-up

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  • Nepal defeated Malaysia by nine wickets in a rain-affected ACC Premier Cup warm-up match.
  • Opener Aasif Sheikh scored a century (161 off 85 balls) and Arjun Kumal added an unbeaten half-century (61 off 82 balls) for Nepal.
  • The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026, featuring both teams, begins on August 30 in Malaysia.

Nepal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Malaysia in a rain-shortened practice match ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup. The win was spearheaded by a spectacular century from opener Aasif Sheikh and a steady half-century from Arjun Kumal.

Nepal beat Malaysia by nine wickets in a rain-affected practice match ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup, powered by a century from opener Aasif Sheikh and a half-century from Arjun Kumal.

— Article TextSummary of the match outcome.

Malaysia, after electing to bat, posted 232 in 48.2 overs. Muhammad Ramli was their top scorer with 61, supported by 45 from Saif Ullah Malik and 40 from Syed Aziz. Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane was the most effective bowler, taking four wickets for 36 runs.

Malaysia, who won the toss and elected to bat, were bowled out for 232 in 48.2 overs.

— Article TextDetails of Malaysia's batting performance.

Chasing a revised target of 228 from 48 overs due to rain, Nepal's openers Aasif Sheikh and Arjun Kumal put on a formidable 220-run partnership. Sheikh's aggressive 161 came off just 85 balls, including 12 sixes and 12 fours. Kumal remained unbeaten on 61 from 82 balls. Nepal reached the target in a mere 28 overs, showcasing their batting prowess.

Sheikh smashed 161 from 85 balls, hitting 12 sixes and 12 fours in a blistering innings.

— Article TextDescription of Aasif Sheikh's batting.

The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place in Malaysia from August 30 to September 12. Nepal and Malaysia are grouped together with Bahrain, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. Nepal's opening match is against Bahrain on Monday.

Kumal remained unbeaten on 61 from 82 balls, hitting seven fours.

— Article TextDescription of Arjun Kumal's batting.
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