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Suryakumar Yadav's Iconic Catch Inspires Nepal's Rohit Paudel to Emulate BrillianceIn the heart-stopping final of the T20 World Cup 2024, Suryakumar Yadav's gravity-defying catch against South Africa etched itself into the annals of cricket history. The moment, which turned the tide in India's favor, has become a benchmark for fielding excellence.Inspired by Suryakumar's brilliance, Nepal's rising star Rohit Paudel has showcased his own remarkable fielding prowess in the Global T20 Canada. Playing for the Toronto Nationals, Paudel replicated Suryakumar's breathtaking catch with astonishing precision.Facing a delivery from Junaid Siddique, Brampton Wolves' Akhil Kumar unleashed a powerful shot towards the boundary. Paudel, positioned at the ropes, sprinted to his right, caught the ball, and released it just as he crossed the boundary line. With lightning-fast reflexes, he then re-entered the field to complete the catch.The social media account of Global T20 Canada hailed Paudel's efforts, declaring, "A catch that would make even Suryakumar proud."Suryakumar's catch in the T20 World Cup final earned him the Fielder Medal of the Match. His dismissal of David Miller, who was threatening to snatch victory from India, proved pivotal in securing the crucial seven-run win.Needing 16 runs from the final over, South Africa had the dangerous Miller on strike. He connected with a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya, but Suryakumar, positioned at long-off, steadied himself on the ropes, caught the ball, and released it just as he went over the boundary line. With remarkable agility, he then came back in to complete the catch, extinguishing South Africa's hopes of victory.Paudel's emulation of Suryakumar's catch highlights the growing influence of the Indian star on the global cricketing landscape. His fielding prowess has set a new standard, inspiring young players around the world to push the boundaries of their abilities.

Nepal's valiant effort against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 fell just short, but captain Rohit Paudel believes that increased exposure to top-tier opposition will ultimately lead to success.Chasing a modest target of 116, Nepal dominated the proceedings until the 18th over, when Tabraiz Shamsi's double strike shifted the momentum. Anrich Nortje and Ottneil Baartman then held their nerve in the final overs, denying Nepal the two runs they needed from the last ball to force a Super Over."We're incredibly proud of the team's performance, especially our bowling and batting," Paudel said. "We came close but fell just short. We performed well in crucial moments, and our fighting spirit was commendable. With more regular exposure, we'll be on the winning side in future matches."Nepal's spinners, Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Bhurtel, were the architects of their near-upset, claiming seven wickets for just 40 runs in their combined eight overs. Sandeep Lamichhane, returning from injury, bowled four economical overs for 18 runs.Paudel acknowledged the spinners' effectiveness on the pitch. "When we inspected the wicket yesterday, we anticipated it to be slow," he said. "As we bowled, we realized it favored the spinners, so we introduced Bhurtel and continued with our spin attack."Bhurtel's impressive 4 for 19 included the dismissals of Aiden Markram, Henrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada.Despite the narrow defeat, Nepal's performance has instilled confidence in the team. With increased exposure to top-level competition, they are poised to achieve their first victory against a Full Member side in the near future.

Rohit Paudel, Nepal's star batsman, will lead a familiar squad at the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. The 15-man squad includes experienced players like Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, and Kushal Malla.Nepal's preparations for the World Cup have been mixed. They won the first game of their T20 series against West Indies A by four wickets, thanks to Paudel's brilliant 112. However, they lost the next two games by 10 runs and 76 runs, respectively.Despite the recent setbacks, Nepal remains confident heading into the World Cup. They have a talented squad with a good mix of experience and youth. Paudel, who is in excellent form, will be the key player for Nepal. He is a destructive batsman who can score runs quickly.Other players to watch out for include Aasif Sheikh, who is a reliable opener, and Kushal Bhurtel, who is a talented all-rounder. Nepal also has a strong bowling attack, led by Sompal Kami and Karan KC.Nepal is placed in Group D of the World Cup, along with Bangladesh, Netherlands, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. They will start their campaign on June 4 against Netherlands in Dallas.Nepal will be hoping to make a mark at the World Cup. They have the potential to upset some of the bigger teams and reach the knockout stages.

Nepal's cricket team emerged victorious in their fifth match of the ongoing Tri-Series, defeating the Netherlands by six wickets. The match, which also featured Namibia, saw Nepal's bowlers shine as they restricted the Dutch to a modest total of 120 runs.Pratis GC led the bowling attack for Nepal, claiming three wickets. The Netherlands' batting lineup struggled to gain momentum, with only Max ODowd managing to score over 30 runs.In response, Nepal's batsmen chased down the target with ease, reaching 121 runs in just 15.2 overs. Skipper Rohit Paudel top-scored with 46 runs, while Gulsan Jha contributed 38.One of the highlights of the match was a stunning fielding effort by Kushal Bhurtel. In the 19th over of the Netherlands' innings, Bhurtel leaped to prevent a certain six from crossing the boundary line. He then quickly threw the ball to wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh, who ran out Vivan Kingma for 4.This dismissal proved crucial as it helped Nepal bundle out the Netherlands for 120 runs in 19.3 overs.With this victory, Nepal moved to second place in the points table, behind the Netherlands who have won two out of their three matches.