In an exciting Division 2 clash of the MCLT25 league held on June 15, 2024, Nepalese Canadian-B emerged victorious against TCS by two wickets. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Nepalese Canadian-B managed to restrict TCS to 188 runs in their allotted 25 overs.
Chasing a target of 189 runs, Nepalese Canadian-B faced an early setback with Shushant Tuladhar falling for just 2 runs. However, Bharat Oli provided a strong counter-attack, smashing 41 runs off 18 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes, at a blistering strike rate of 227.78. His quickfire innings gave the team a solid foundation. Sujan Bohora (26 off 27) and Tapendra Bist (36 off 15) continued the momentum with aggressive batting, the latter hitting four sixes at a strike rate of 240.00.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Naresh Bahadur Budhayer (24 off 23), Ariyo Poudel (23 not out off 24), and Chandra K Chapagain (19 off 14) kept the scoreboard ticking. The team eventually reached the target in 22.5 overs, scoring 189 for the loss of 8 wickets.
In the bowling department, Shushant Tuladhar was the standout performer for Nepalese Canadian-B, taking 3 wickets for 23 runs in his 5 overs. He was supported by Tapendra Bist and Bharat Oli, who each took a wicket, with Bist conceding 22 runs in his 3 overs. The disciplined bowling performance included tight spells from Rabindra Budhathoki, Ariyo Poudel, and Sujan Bohora, ensuring that TCS could not post an insurmountable total.
The fall of wickets at critical junctures (Shushant T at 39/1, Bharat O at 49/2, Tapendra B at 93/3, and so on) did not deter Nepalese Canadian-B, thanks to their aggressive and calculated batting strategy. This victory was a result of a well-rounded team effort, with significant contributions from both batsmen and bowlers.
The match concluded with Nepalese Canadian-B winning by 2 wickets, with Tapendra Bist being named the Player of the Match for his impactful performance with both bat and ball.
