In a heart-stopping match that had fans on the edge of their seats, South Africa narrowly escaped an upset against Nepal in the T20 World Cup. The Proteas, who had already secured their spot in the Super 8s, were pushed to their limits by a spirited Nepali side, ultimately emerging victorious by a single run.
The match, held at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, St Vincent, was a low-scoring affair, with South Africa setting a modest target of 115 runs. Nepal's bowlers, led by the impressive Kushal Bhurtel (4/19), put up a stellar performance, keeping the South African batsmen in check.
Chasing a target of 116 runs, Nepal got off to a promising start, with openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh putting on a solid partnership. However, South Africa's bowlers, led by Tabraiz Shamsi (2/19), fought back, taking wickets at regular intervals to keep the pressure on the Nepali batsmen.
As the match reached its climax, Nepal needed just two runs off the final ball to secure a historic victory. However, a brilliant piece of fielding from South Africa's Quinton de Kock resulted in a run-out, dashing Nepal's hopes and securing a thrilling one-run win for the
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