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Nepal face PNG in must-win tie

Nepal face PNG in must-win tie

By Himalayan News Service

KATHMANDU: Nepal will face Papua New Guinea in a must-win match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers in Ireland on Friday. Nepal, who are at the fifth position with three points from four matches, need a win to stay in the race. Co-shots Ireland are in pole position with six points, while PNG are second on five. Namibia, Hong Kong and Nepal all have three points each, while Jersey and the USA have two apiece. The top four teams each from both the pools will be in fray for the six spots for the ICC World T20 to be held in India next year.