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Sandeep Lamichhane’s five-for puts Nepal in command against Bahrain

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane took five wickets for 14 runs as Bahrain were dismissed for 87 in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia.
  • Karan KC took two wickets, while Lalit Rajbanshi claimed three as Nepal’s bowlers controlled the innings.

Sandeep Lamichhane made an impressive return as Nepal captain on Monday, taking five wickets for 14 runs to bowl Bahrain out for 87 in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia.

Bahrain, sent in after losing the toss at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval in Bangi, were dismissed in 36.2 overs. Lamichhane bowled 10 overs, including four maidens, and struck with his first delivery by bowling Ahmer Bin Nasir for two.

Karan KC added two wickets, including Bahrain captain Asif Ali for four. Fiaz Ahmed top-scored for Bahrain with 15. Lalit Rajbanshi then finished with three wickets for 20 runs, helping Nepal take control of the match.

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