Nepal made history at Lords by defeating MCC:

Nepal cricket team defeated MCC by 41 runs at the Lords in a 50 overs game in front of 5000 spectators in the crowd. Over 3000 Nepali all over the England came to watch this game along with English supporters. It was the same pitch where Pakistan defeated England in first Investec Test. Nepal won the toss and decided to bat first. Nepali batsmen played really well, they all got to good start but couldn't capitalized on it. Nepal scored 218 runs in allotted 50 overs.which was a good score on the wicket. In reply, Marylebone Cricket Club only managed to score 176 runs and lost by 41 runs. Nepali opener Gyanendra was top scorer of team with 39 runs on board followed by captain Khadka who scored 30 runs. However, MCC batsman George Adair scored a quick hundred of just 122 balls followed by Richard with score of 20 runs only. No other batsman from MCC could score runs freely.

Nepal Vs MCC at Lords

Nepal Vs MCC at Lords

Nepal XI vs MCC cricket match was organized to celebrate 200 years friendship between England and Nepal. Players of Nepal cricket team were really excited to get an opportunity to play at Lords cricket stadium and they converted it to a historic win. It is the ground where cricket started and for a country like Nepal it was an opportunity that only comes once in a life time. They showed it to the world how determined this team is and where they are heading right now.

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