August 9
Last match of ICC U-19 World Cup Qualifier 2011, Ireland for Nepal ends with happy note as South Asian Nation dominates United State of America.Nepal batted first and posted a competitive 264 for nine in its 50 overs. The top-scorers for Nepal were Naresh Budayair (76: 94b, 5x4, 3x6) and Pradeep Airee (57: 57b, 3x4, 3x6). USA needed to win to confirm its berth at the World Cup.
But USA lost two wickets in the first over and the chase went out of control. Steven Taylor held the key to the chase. But once he fell for 52, USA’s dreams of qualifying ended.
Budayair’s knock fetched him the Man of the Match award: “I had to stay at the wicket and control the innings. I am glad, I was able to do that today. It all went well for us. I thought we had enough on the board. But till Steven Taylor was at the crease, we were a bit wary. Once Steven fell, we were certain of a win.’’ Report: ICC
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