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In a thrilling encounter in the T20 World Cup 2024, Nepal fell short in their chase against South Africa, losing their fifth wicket while chasing 116. The match saw a standout performance from Kushal Bhurtel, who picked up a four-wicket haul to restrict South Africa to 115/7. Reeza Hendricks was the top-scorer for South Africa with 43 runs, while Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee scalped four and three wickets respectively for Nepal.
South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, had already secured a spot in the Super Eight stage of the tournament by winning all three matches in Group D. The Proteas currently sit at the top of the group table, showcasing their dominance in the competition.
The match witnessed a nail-biting finish with Nepal needing 2 runs off the final ball. However, a crucial dot ball from Ottneil Baartman sealed the win for South Africa. Despite some valiant efforts, including a boundary and a six from Gulshan Jha and Sompal Kami respectively, Nepal ultimately fell short of the target.
With the T20 World Cup 2024 heating up, fans can expect more intense battles and thrilling moments as teams compete for ultimate glory in the tournament.
