Nepal’s national cricket team concluded a successful tour of the United States with a comprehensive 3-0 T20 series clean sweep, demonstrating their dominance throughout the contest. The third and final match saw Nepal secure victory, with a crucial 50-run contribution from Aasif Sheikh and a three-wicket haul by pacer Sompal Kami, dismantling the USA’s batting order.

The first match set the tone for the series as Nepal posted a challenging target of 164, led by captain Rohit Paudel’s 49 runs. The world’s No. 2 all-rounder, Dipendra Singh Airee, contributed 28 runs and excelled with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for 27 runs. Supporting bowlers Karan KC, Rijan Dhakal, and Gulshan Jha added one wicket each, limiting the USA to 147 runs and securing a 17-run victory. Shayan Jahangir’s unbeaten 60 off 34 balls and Andries Gous’ 30 runs from 25 deliveries were the notable performances for the hosts.

The second match was an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with Nepal posting 170 runs, powered by a stunning 92 not out from Kushal Bhurtel, Nepal scored 170 runs on the board, thanks to a spectacular 92 not out from Kushal Bhurtel. Andries Gous led the chase for the USA with 62 off 43 balls, while Saiteja Mukkamalla added 47 runs. Karan KC’s three wickets and Sompal Kami’s two crucial dismissals took the game into a super over, where Kami’s precision restricted the USA to just 2 runs. Nepal chased the target comfortably in four deliveries, sealing the series.

In the final game, Nepal’s all-round efforts ensured the clean sweep. Aasif Sheikh’s half-century anchored the chase, while Sompal Kami’s three-wicket burst guaranteed a comprehensive win, capping off a memorable tour.

Adding to the team’s success was the strategic guidance of Pubudu Dassanayake, a former head coach of Nepal, who joined the squad as a mentor for this tour. Sompal Kami emerged as the standout performer of the series, taking 5 wickets at an economy rate of 8.3, and scoring 92 valuable runs across the three matches. His all-round brilliance played a key role in securing the clean sweep, showcasing Nepal’s growing strength on the international stage.

Next, Nepal is set to play against the USA in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on October 27.