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The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced a Nepali team to play a T20 series against West Indies ‘A’.

The CAN on Thursday announced a 16-member team under the captaincy of Rohit Paudel.

Along with captain Paudel, Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Shah, Arif Sheikh, Sandeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Abhinas Bohara, Bibek Yadav and Akash Chand are in the team.

The T20 series between Nepal and West Indies ‘A’ will start from Saturday.

According the CAN, the two teams will play the matches on April 28, May 1 and May 2. They will play the last match on May 4.

West Indies have already announced a 15-member team under the captaincy of Roston Chase.

Most of the members of the team announced by the West Indies have already made their debut in the national team.

Nepal’s dream of playing in the Asia Cup has been shattered for the second time.

In the semi-finals of the ACC Premier Cup today, the UAE defeated Nepal by six wickets.

Nepal’s leading batsmen could not perform well in front of the defending champion.

The UAE achieved the target of 120 runs set by Nepal in 17. 2 over losing four wickets.

Alishan Sarafu scored unbeaten 55 runs for the UAE. Similarly, Bishnu Sukumuran made 28, Syed Hyder 14 and Mohammad Wasim and Asif Khan contributed 10 runs each.

Gulsan Jha claimed two wickets while Sompal Kami and Lalit Rajbansi took one wicket each for Nepal.

Earlier, Nepal, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, scored 119 runs losing all the wickets.

Sandeep Jora scored highest 50 runs for Nepal. Likewise, Gulsan Jha and Karan KC made 20 and 17 runs respectively. The other batters failed to score in double digit.

Nepal were undefeated in the group stage match. Nepal thrashed Malaysia, Qatar, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

Nepal advanced to the semi-finals of the ACC Premier Cup defeating Saudi Arabia by six wickets in Al Amerat, Oman on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia set a target of 74 runs against Nepal in the match, reduced to eight overs due to rain. Nepal achieved the target in 7. 2 overs losing four wickets.

Gulsan Jha scored highest unbeaten 32 runs off 19 balls hitting two sixes and two fours.  Similarly, captain Rohi Paudel unbeaten 16 runs off seven balls with one six and one four.

Likewise, Dipendra Singh Airee contributed 17 runs off nine including three boundaries.

Saudi Arabia, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, scored 73 runs losing seven wickets in the allotted eight overs.

Abdul Waheed scored highest 37 runs for Saudi Arabia. Other batters failed to score in double digits.

Karan KC and Abhinas Bohara took two wickets each for Nepal and Lalit Rajbasni and Pratish GC claimed one wicket each.

Nepal defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets in their third match under the ACC Men’s Premier Cup on Monday.

In the match held at Al-Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, Nepal achieved the target of 115 runs set by Hong Kong in 12. 2 overs.

Asif Sheikh scored highest 40 runs for Nepal while Kushal Bhurtel returned to pavilion scoring 32 runs.

Anshuman Rath scored highest 34 runs for Hong Kong, wicketkeeper Zeeshan Ali contributed 14 runs and captain Nizakat Khan and Ehsan Khan made 12 and 11 runs respectively. Other batters failed to score in double digits.

Abhinas Bohara claimed three wickets, Dipendra Singh Aire and Lalit Rajbansi took two wickets each and Karan KC picked one wicket.

The match was reduced to 18 overs due to the rain.

This is Nepal’s third consecutive victory.

Nepal defeated Malaysia by five wickets in the first match and Qatar by 32 runs in the second match.