Key Takeaways:

• Nepal bowlers Kami, Airee and Rajbanshi took one wicket each
• Nepal remain on 24 points from 30 matches; Netherlands move to 34 from 29
• Nepal to face Namibia next on Monday

KATHMANDU, JULY 24 Nepal suffered a six-wicket defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 in Utrecht on Thursday, registering their second successive loss in the series. Chasing Nepal's modest target of 158, the hosts reached 158/4 in 44.1 overs. Captain Scott Edwards anchored the chase with an unbeaten 61, while Noah Croes remained not out on 34. Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee and Lalit Rajbanshi claimed one wicket each for Nepal. Earlier, Nepal were bowled out for 157 in 44.4 overs after being sent in to bat. Arif Sheikh top-scored with 41, while Gulshan Jha made 29 and Airee added 21. The rest of the batting line-up failed to build substantial partnerships. The defeat follows Nepal's opening loss to Namibia and leaves them with 24 points from 30 matches in the League 2 standings. The Netherlands moved to 34 points from 29 matches with the victory. Nepal will next face Namibia on Monday.