Nepal's Historic Victory Over China in Asian Games Qualifiers

Nepal Dominates China in Asian Games 2026 Qualifiers

Nepal showcased an outstanding performance against China in the Asian Games 2026 qualifiers, securing a remarkable victory by 221 runs. The team excelled in both batting and bowling, achieving a historic milestone. Nepal set a record by scoring 313 runs for just 2 wickets in their innings, led by a phenomenal century from Kushal Bhurtel. This achievement marks the second time in T20I history that Nepal has crossed the 300-run threshold, having previously scored 314 runs against Mongolia in 2023. They are now the first team ever to surpass the 300-run mark twice in T20 internationals. Only four teams have managed to achieve this feat in T20I cricket history.

Notable Instances of Teams Scoring Over 300 Runs:

Kushal Bhurtel's Remarkable Performance

Kushal Bhurtel delivered an explosive innings, scoring 129 runs off just 43 balls, featuring 5 fours and an impressive 16 sixes. Notably, he hit six consecutive sixes in one over, becoming the fifth player in T20I history to achieve this remarkable feat, joining the ranks of legends like Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard.

Players Who Have Hit Six Sixes in an Over:

With this achievement, Nepal becomes the first team to have two players who have hit six sixes in an over in T20Is, as Dipendra Singh Airee had previously accomplished this in a match against Qatar in 2024.