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Nepal 'A' are playing their third T20 match against Ireland 'A' on Monday.

The match will start at the Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University cricket ground at 1 pm today. Nepal suffered defeats in all the matches played earlier and lost the title of the series.

Nepal 'A' had lost to Ireland 'A' by 21 runs in the first match and 40 runs in second match. Nepali team could not register a win in the first match on Friday despite a century from Lokesh Bam.

Chasing the target of 223 runs set by Ireland, Nepal were limited to 201 runs at the loss of all wickets in 19.3 overs.

In the second match held on Saturday, Ireland 'A' set a target of 225 runs to win against Nepal 'A'. Nepal 'A' could score only 184 runs losing all wickets in 17.5 overs.

Nepal 'A' are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series against Ireland 'A' from Wednesday.

Nepal defeated Ireland ‘A’ by 71 runs in the second T20 match held at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday.

Chasing the target of 199 runs set by Nepal, Ireland ‘A’ were bowled out in 18. 3 overs.

Kushal Malla and Sompal Kami took three wickets each for Nepal and Karan KC, Kushal Bhurtel and Bibek Yadav claimed one wicket each.

Stephen Doheny scored highest 26 runs for Ireland. Other players could not play well.

Nepal scored 198 runs in 20 overs losing seven wickets.

Gulshan Jha scored highest 46 runs for Nepal. Similarly, Kushal Malla made 34 runs and captain Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel and Anil Shah contributed 12 runs respectively.

Likewise, Asif Sheikh scored 11 runs and Sandeep Jora made 21 runs.

In the match held on Monday, Nepal won by six wickets.

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Wednesday announced a team for the Friendship Cup to be held in India and to play against Ireland 'A' in home ground. 

The 15-member Nepali cricket squad will play under the captaincy of Rohit Kumar Poudel. Besides skipper Poudel, the team comprises Ashif Shekh, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Bibek Yadav, Sandip Jora, Anil Shah, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Pratis GC, Avinash Bohra and Akash Chand.

Nepal will play a T-20 match against Ireland at the TU Cricket Ground at Kirtipur on March 25 and 26. After this, the Nepali team will leave for India.

Nepal will take on Gujarat in its first match in India on March 31 and it will play against Baroda in the second match on April 2. Similarly, Nepal will meet Gujarat in its third match on April 3. Nepal will compete with Baroda in the last game of the series on April 5.

The two winning teams will play the final match after playing two matches against each other in the league stage. The final will take place on April 7.

Sagar Guvaju achieved an impressive feat by clinching the gold medal at the ‘National Capital Open Taekwondo Championship’ held on March 9 in Virginia State, USA. Facing formidable opponents, Guvaju displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the competition.

The journey to the gold medal was not an easy one for Guvaju, as he engaged in intense battles with three talented athletes. In the quarterfinals, he emerged victorious against a skilled competitor from Korea. Undeterred, Guvaju continued his winning streak in the semifinals and finals, triumphing over athletes hailing from different states in the USA.

Notably, Sanjiv Nepali also made a significant impact by securing the gold medal in the Poomsae Category Under 40. Recognized for his outstanding performance, Nepali was bestowed with the prestigious title of ‘Everest World Class Taekwondo’. Both Guvaju and Nepali have solidified their positions as state champions and have earned the privilege of representing their skills at the upcoming USA National Championships.

The championship attracted a diverse and competitive field, with over 500 athletes participating from various corners of the globe. The sheer scale of the event underscores the significance of Guvaju and Nepali’s achievements, highlighting their prowess on an international stage. 

As they look forward to the USA National Championships, these taekwondo champions carry the pride of their victories and the responsibility of showcasing their skills at a higher level of competition.