Kathmandu, Oct 1: Nepal has opted to bat first today after winning the toss in Asiad cricket tournament played against Maldives in Hangzhou, China.
However, Nepali batsmen have been struggling at Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field. Nepal has managed to score 171 runs in 17 overs after loosing five important wickets.
Nepali flamboyant batsman Gulshan Jha has departed after scoring 35 runs. He faced 21 balls.
Captain Rohit Paudel is still there in the crease.
Nepal Scoreboard:
Kushal Bhurtel: 35 runs (18 balls)
Gulshan Jha: 35 runs (21 balls)
Aasif Sheikh: 6 runs (8 balls)
Binod Bhandari: 13 runs (15 balls)
Sandeep Jora: 5 runs (9 balls)
