Nepal win by 9 runs

Nepal clinched a nine-runs victory over Afganistan in their last and final preliminary round match of the World T20 qualifying round at Chiitagong on Thursday. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to send Nepal to bat first. Subash Khakurel scored a half-century as Nepal has posted a competitive target of 142 runs against Afghanistan. Khakurel smashed four boundaries and a six for his 56 off 53 balls. Fielding an unchanged side Nepal made a slow start to the game scoring just 19 runs in 4 overs. Afghanistan found the early breakthrough when Sagar Pun was caught while trying a big hit but ended up giving a simple catch to Mohammad Nabi. Afghan bowlers maintained a sustained intesity throughout the innings, rarely allowing Nepal to break free. Nepal finished on 141 for the loss of five wickets, according to espncricinfo.com.