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Namibia claimed a four-wicket victory over South Africa in their first-ever T20 International meeting. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, South Africa posted a modest total of 134 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Jason Smith top-scored for South Africa with 31 runs. Namibian bowler Ruben Trumpelmann delivered an impressive spell, taking 3 crucial wickets for just 28 runs in 4 overs. Chasing a target of 135, Namibia got off to a shaky start, but wicketkeeper-batsman Zane Green anchored the innings with a composed yet aggressive knock. He hit a boundary off the final…

Nepal will take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today in the Super Six stage of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. The match will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, starting at 4:15 PM Nepal time. Nepal advanced to the Super Six as the winner of Group ‘B’, while UAE qualified as the winner of Group ‘A’. Both teams will begin the Super Six stage with two points each. Nepal entered the Super Six after strong performances in the group stage—defeating Kuwait by 58 runs in their first match and beating…

In a Major League Soccer match held today, Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 4–0, registering an impressive home victory. The team’s star-studded attacking lineup proved too strong for Atlanta. Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi delivered a brilliant performance, scoring twice. He opened the scoring in the 39th minute to give Miami the lead and added another goal in the 87th minute to secure the win. In the second half, Messi’s former teammate Jordi Alba doubled the advantage with a goal in the 52nd minute. Later, veteran striker Luis Suárez scored in the 61st minute, sealing a comprehensive win for Miami.…

The Super Six lineup has been finalized in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia–Pacific (EAP) Regional Qualifiers being held in Oman. Following the completion of the group stage last night, six out of nine participating nations have advanced to the Super Six round. Host Oman, Nepal, and UAE qualified as group winners, each securing two points, while Qatar, Japan, and Samoa entered the Super Six as group runners-up. Meanwhile, Malaysia (from Group A), Kuwait (from Group B), and Papua New Guinea (PNG) (from Group C) have been eliminated from the tournament. The Super Six stage will…

In the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman, Japan has set a target of 132 runs for Nepal. After losing the toss and being invited to bat first, Japan scored 131 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Captain Kendel Kadokawa-Fleming played a brilliant innings, scoring 60 runs off 46 balls. He shared an 86-run partnership for the second wicket with Islam Rahman, who contributed 31 runs off 25 balls. Although Japan was heading toward a big total at one stage, their middle-order batters failed to capitalize, restricting them to 131 runs. For…

In the second group-stage match of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia East Pacific Qualifiers, Japan will bat first against Nepal. The match is being played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, where Nepal won the toss and chose to field first. Both teams have already secured their spots in the Super Six stage, and today’s match will decide the group winner, with both sides aiming to finish at the top of the table.

Nepali Congress leader and former Health Minister Pradeep Paudel has said that the party cannot contest the upcoming election under the leadership of party president and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Citing the current political and organizational situation, Paudel claimed that the Congress can only move forward under second-generation leadership. While acknowledging Deuba’s long contribution to the party and the country, Paudel emphasized that it is now time to hand over leadership to the younger generation. “Sher Bahadur Deuba has led the party for 30 years,” Paudel said. “Now it’s time for the second generation to take over. Considering…

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned the sale and distribution of imported flower garlands during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press conference held today, Chief of the Municipal Police Force SSP Rajunath Pandey announced that the decision aims to promote Nepali farmers and encourage the use of locally produced flowers. To support this initiative, the metropolis will set up 32 designated flower sales centers across the city from Kartik 1 to Kartik 6 (October 17–22). Pandey stated, “Our main goal is to stop the sale of illegally imported flowers and promote domestic production. Any illegally imported flowers will…

England secured a commanding 3–0 victory over Wales in an international friendly football match. England sealed their win within the first 20 minutes of the game by scoring all three goals early on. From the beginning, England dominated the match. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by Ollie Watkins, who doubled the lead in the 11th minute. Bukayo Saka then netted the third and final goal in the 20th minute, ensuring a comfortable victory. Wales, on the other hand, failed to create any significant goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match.

In the second group-stage match of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia East Pacific Qualifiers, Nepal will face Japan today (Friday). The match will begin at 4:15 PM Nepali time. Both Nepal and Japan, placed in Group B, have already advanced to the Super Six stage after winning one match each. Both teams defeated Kuwait, which has been eliminated from the tournament after suffering two consecutive losses. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has sent a 15-member squad led by Rohit Paudel to Oman for the qualifiers. The team includes: Rohit Paudel (Captain) Dipendra Airee (Vice-Captain) Kushal Bhurtel Lokesh Bam…