Kushal Bhurtel's Historic Century Leads Nepal to Record T20I Total Against China

Kushal Bhurtel made headlines by scoring a remarkable century, leading Nepal to a record total of 313 runs against China in the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier 2026. His innings featured six consecutive sixes, a feat achieved by only a few in T20I history. This victory not only showcased Nepal's batting prowess but also marked a significant milestone as they became the first team to surpass 300 runs twice in T20I matches. Discover more about this historic performance and its implications for Nepal cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2026, 16:05 IST

Nepal's Remarkable Performance

Kushal Bhurtel, the opener for Nepal, etched his name in history by scoring a phenomenal century against China, propelling his team to a staggering total of 313 runs for the loss of just 2 wickets. This score marks one of the highest ever recorded in men's T20 international cricket during the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier 2026. A standout moment in Bhurtel's innings was when he hit six consecutive sixes in a single over, a feat reminiscent of the legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh's achievement during the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Bhurtel's aggressive batting style played a crucial role in Nepal's recovery after an early wicket. He unleashed a barrage of 16 sixes and five fours, amassing 129 runs off merely 43 deliveries. His explosive performance was complemented by Rohit Paudel, who scored 69 runs off 21 balls, and Kushal Malla, who contributed 85 runs off 47 balls, helping Nepal surpass the 300-run mark.

Notable Players with Six Consecutive Sixes

Yuvraj Singh vs England (2007)
Kieron Pollard vs Sri Lanka (2021)
Dipendra Singh Airee vs Qatar (2024)
Manan Bashir vs Gibraltar (2025)
Kushal Bhurtel vs China (2026)

Nepal's Historic Victory

In a commanding display, Nepal triumphed over China by an impressive margin of 221 runs. Batting first, Nepal's batsmen dismantled the Chinese bowling attack, setting a remarkable total of 313 runs in 20 overs. This victory made Nepal the first team to surpass the 300-run mark twice in T20I history. Previously, they achieved this feat with a score of 314/3 against Mongolia at the Asian Games in September 2023, becoming the first team to cross the 300-run threshold in T20Is. To date, only four teams have managed to score over 300 runs in T20I matches.