ICC T20 WC 2024 : South Africa clinch a last Ball thriller win against Nepal to record 4th win in 4 Matches

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St Vincent : South Africa defeat Nepal by 1 run at Arnos Vale Ground, to secure 4th consecutive victory.

Defending 116 runs, Tabraiz Shamsi picked up 4 wickets, stopping the run flow of Nepalese Batting line up.

Nepal went on to lose wickets occasionally . However, Aasif Sheikh (42) held from one end , but no one supported him.

With 8 runs required in last over by Ottneil Baartman, Nepal scored 6 off it to fall short by just 1 run.

In 1st innings Nepal bowled beautifully against South Africa.

Reeza Hendricks (43) & Tristan Stubbs (27*) somehow managed to bring the score to 115-7 (20).

Kushal Bhurtel’s 4-fer made South Africa struggle.

Shamsi was adjourned the Man of the Match for his 4-fer.

Brief Scorecard :

1st Innings :

Sa : 115-7 (20)

Reeza Hendricks : 43 (49)

Nep

Kushal Bhurtel : 4/19

2nd Innings :

Nep : 114-7 (20)

Aasif Sheikh : 42 (49)

Sa

Tabraiz Shamsi : 4/19

Result : South African win by 1 run