Nepal suffers a heartbreaking loss against South Africa

Nepal has yet to win any of its 12 matches against the test-playing nations after failing to win against them once more. In the encounter with Nepal, South Africa was on the danger of losing since Rohit Paudel and his company were leading the 116-run chase with ease. 

Nonetheless, the game's momentum shifted in favor of the Proteas as they defeated Nepal on the final ball because of the spinner Tabraiz Shasmi's four wickets.  South Africa's start did not look good either when they were asked to bat. They only scored two sixes in their innings and finished the powerplay at 38 for 1. With only one batsman scoring more than a run per ball, Tristan Stubbs, South Africa may have finished considerably below 115 if it weren't for his unbeaten 27 off 18.

Nepal was stuck at 114 for seven after Gulshan Jha was run out trying to force a super over off Ottneil Baartman with one ball remaining. With eight runs needed from the final over to reach a modest goal of 116 for an incredible upset victory, Nepal was painfully defeated.

After the Proteas were reduced to 115 for seven batting first by leg-break bowler Kushal Bhurtel (4 for 19) and off-spinner Dipendra Singh Airee (3 for 21), Aasif Sheikh (42) and Anil Sah (27), together for 50 runs at the third wicket, brought Nepal within striking distance of a result that would have kept their hopes of qualifying for the Super Eight stage of the tournament alive.

Captain  Rohit Paudel said he was extremely pleased with the group, particularly how they played. He also added," I think our fight was great, and if we get more chances to play games like these we will be on the opposite side." Moreover, After seeing how Nepal played  and acknowledging the tough conditions, Markram also praised the Nepali players.