THE Zimbabwe ‘A’ cricket staff are set to return from their tour of Nepal empty-handed after dropping the unofficial one-day worldwide collection that ended yesterday with a six-wicket defeat on the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
The hosts claimed the three-match collection 2-1 after recovering from a defeat within the first encounter. The Zimbabweans have been yesterday outplayed by their hosts regardless of placing up an improved batting efficiency after they have been requested to bat first.
Zimbabwe ‘A’ have been bowled out for 213 runs within the final over after the match had been diminished to 33 overs apart, on account of a moist outfield.
Tadiwanashe Marumani (50) and Innocent Kaia (12) placed on a gap stand of 40 runs from 26 balls in a blistering begin to the innings.
Marumani was in belligerent type and he bought his half century from 31 balls, after hitting seven fours and two sixes. Kudzai Maunze continued with the aggressive play together with his 39 runs from 34 balls and Zimbabwe ‘A’ have been at 103/3 after 13 overs.
But proper arm medium pacer Kishore Mahato had a dream debut with the ball as he saved the guests in examine with a powerful 5-43.
Mahato claimed the wickets of Zimbabwe ‘A’s hazard males together with Kaia, Maunze, Cephas Zhuwao (16) and captain Tony Munyonga who blasted 24 runs in his 12-ball cameo.
He returned later and trapped Brandon Mavuta lbw for the final wicket of the collection.
Zimbabwe have been nonetheless hoping to salvage the collection. They had begun the sooner or later collection on a brighter word after the T20 collection, which kicked off the tour the earlier week, had led to a 1-1 stalemate.
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Douglas Hondo’s males claimed a deserved three-wicket win within the opening match. But the hosts turned the tables and received the final two video games in succession with a lot ease.
Nepal dominated with some complete all-round performances. They claimed a nine-wicket win within the second match on Saturday after Zimbabwe ‘A’ crashed to 87 all out earlier than the hosts raced to 89/1 to assert a simple victory in simply 11.2 overs.
They have been on high of their recreation once more yesterday after dismissing Zimbabwe ‘A’ for 213 runs in 32.1 overs. Opening batsman Kushal Bhurtel high scored with 84 runs from 61 deliveries whereas Dipendra Singh Airee ensured they crossed the road together with his unbeaten 60 from 43 balls. The hosts reached 214/4, with 17 balls remaining.
Back house, the Zimbabwe XI facet will likely be in search of comfort once they host South Africa ‘A’ at Harare Sports Club within the final T20 match of the tour this afternoon.
The guests lead the five-match collection 3-1. But the hosts will likely be hoping to select up from the place they left off within the final recreation, which they received by 62 runs.
Nepal v Zim ‘A’ Scorecard:
Zimbabwe ‘A’ 213 all out in 32.1 overs (Marumani 50, Maunze 39; Mahato 5/43, Kami 2/45)
Nepal 214/4 in 30.1 overs (Bhurtel 84, Airee 60*; Mavuta 3/46, Evans 1/38)
Nepal received by 6 wickets to clinch the three-match collection 2-1