In an astounding display of cricket prowess, the Nepal national cricket team completely outclassed Mongolia in the opening match of the men’s competition at the Asian Games 2023, held on Wednesday, September 27. The contest unfolded at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou, China. In a Group A encounter, Nepal’s team, aptly nicknamed the “Rhinos,” took on a Mongolia side comprising T20I debutants. The Rhinos, led by remarkable performances from Kushal Malla (scoring an unbeaten 137 off just 50 balls) and Dipendra Singh Airee (52 not out off 10 balls), etched their names into the annals of T20I history by posting an astonishing total of 314/3 in their allotted 20 overs, marking the first-ever instance of a 300-plus score in T20I cricket.
Furthermore, their bowlers proved equally formidable, dismissing Mongolia for a mere 41 runs in a mere 13.1 overs, securing a monumental 273-run victory—an accomplishment that also stands as a world record. Notably, only one Mongolian batter managed to reach double digits, with Davaasuren Jamyansuren contributing 10 runs off 23 balls, while the innings witnessed the unfortunate occurrence of five ducks.
The Group A also features the Maldives, setting the stage for more riveting cricket action. Nepal’s next challenge awaits as they face the Maldives on October 1, promising yet another thrilling encounter in the tournament. For those seeking a recap of the key highlights and cricket scores from the NEP vs. MGL match, this article provides comprehensive coverage.
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Notable T20I Records Broken Today
Kushal Malla, a prodigious 19-year-old southpaw batter, etched his name into cricket history by notching the fastest-ever T20I century, achieving this feat in just 34 balls. His remarkable achievement eclipsed the previous joint record held by David Miller and Rohit Sharma, who had taken 35 balls each to reach a T20I century. Batting at No. 3, Malla’s spectacular innings included an astounding 12 sixes and eight fours, propelling Nepal to their record-breaking T20I score of 314/3 against Mongolia, who had opted to field.
Furthermore, Nepal’s No. 5 batter, Dipendra Singh Airee, scripted a new chapter in the record books by blazing through a fifty in just nine balls, shattering Yuvraj Singh’s 16-year-old record. Yuvraj had previously achieved a fifty in 12 balls during the World T20 match against England on September 19, 2007.
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Mongolia’s Bowling Struggles
Mongolia’s bowling attack found themselves in dire straits as they were ruthlessly attacked from all corners of the ground. Notable figures included Mungun Altankhuyag (1/55 in 3 overs) and Turmunkh Tumursukh (0/55 in 3 overs), highlighting the extent of Nepal’s batting dominance.
Kushal Malla’s sensational knock of 137 was aptly supported by team captain Rohit Paudel (scoring 61) and Dipendra Singh Airee (contributing 52) in the middle order, further solidifying Nepal’s commanding total of 314/3 in their allotted 20 overs. This extraordinary feat superseded the previous T20I record of 278 runs set by Afghanistan.
The Nepal vs. Mongolia clash undoubtedly set a remarkable tone for the Asian Games 2023 men’s cricket competition, serving as a testament to the unwavering spirit and skill of Nepal’s cricketing talents.
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