September 27, 2023
In a match that will be etched in cricketing history, Nepal achieved a stunning victory over Mongolia with record-breaking performances in their opening game of Asian games. Nepal’s batting prowess, led by the explosive Kushal Malla and the unstoppable Dipendra Singh Airee, resulted in a resounding win by 273 runs setting a new world record for the largest margin of victory in T20I history.
The story of this historic match began with Nepal’s breathtaking innings, as they posted an astronomical total of 314/3 in their allotted 20 overs. This mammoth score not only set a new national record but also emerged as the highest team score ever recorded in T20I cricket. The Nepali batsmen showed relentless aggression and precision, leaving the Mongolian bowlers helpless.
Mongolia’s chase quickly turned into a nightmare as they were bundled out for a mere 41 runs in just 13.1 overs. The Mongolian batting lineup struggled to find their footing against Nepal’s disciplined bowling attack, resulting in a dramatic collapse.
The individual performances in this match were nothing short of extraordinary. Kushal Malla’s explosive batting display saw him smashing an unbeaten 137 runs off just 50 balls, marking the fastest century ever recorded in T20I history.
Not to be outdone, Dipendra Singh Airee joined the record-breaking party, scoring an unbeaten 52 runs off a mere 10 balls. His blazing half-century set a new record for the fastest fifty in T20I history, adding to Nepal’s list of remarkable achievements in this match.
