In the realm of international cricket, not all teams are powerhouses, but their passion and dedication to the sport are undeniable. This article highlights the Nepal National Cricket Team and the Mongolia National Cricket Team, two teams that are carving out their place in the cricketing world. Both teams are actively competing on the international stage, showcasing their growing skills and determination.
Nepal National Cricket Team
Nepal is rapidly emerging as a notable team in international cricket. They compete in two formats: One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). However, they have yet to achieve Test status. Led by captain Rohit Paudel and coached by Monty Desai, Nepal has made significant strides in recent years. They are currently ranked 17th in both ODI and T20I formats by the ICC.
Nepal played their first ODI match against the Netherlands in 2018 and their most recent ODI also against the Netherlands in 2024. Their T20I journey began in 2014 with a match against Hong Kong, and they recently faced Bangladesh in 2024. The team’s consistent performance has gained them recognition and respect in the cricket community.
Mongolia National Cricket Team
Mongolia is a newcomer to international cricket, having played their first match against Nepal. Despite a challenging start with a significant defeat, Mongolia’s commitment to improving their game is evident. Their debut T20I match was in September 2023 against Nepal, and their latest T20I was against Japan in May 2024. While Mongolia has yet to secure a victory, their regular participation in matches is a positive sign for their development.
Mongolia’s cricket team is captained by Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan, with Joseph Bull serving as the head coach. Currently ranked 82nd in the world, Mongolia only competes in the T20I format. Their dedication to the sport and continuous play are expected to enhance their skills and competitiveness over time.
Rivalry and Recent Matches
The rivalry between Nepal and Mongolia is noteworthy, especially after their recent T20 series. Nepal displayed exceptional performance, breaking several records during the matches. This series underscored Nepal’s growth and Mongolia’s determination to learn and improve.
Squad of Nepal
- Rohit Paudel(c)
- Aasif Sheikh(w)
- Kushal Malla
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Sundeep Jora
- Gulsan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Abinash Bohara
- Karan KC
- Sandeep Lamichhane
Squad of Mongolia
- Mungun Altankhuyag
- Davaasuren Jamyansuren
- Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan(c)
- Od Lutbayar
- Enkhtuvshin Munkhbat
- Bat-yalalt Namsrai
- Nyambaatar Naranbaatar
- Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar(w)
- Tur-erdene Sumiya
- Buyantushig Terbish
- Turmunkh Tumursukh
Scoreboard: Nepal National Cricket Team VS Mongolia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Nepal Batting
| BATTING | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 19 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 82.60 |
| Aasif Sheikh | 16 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 94.11 |
| Kushal Malla | 137 | 50 | 8 | 12 | 274.00 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | 61 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 225.92 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 52 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 520.00 |
Mongolia Bowling
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB | ||||||||||||
| Nyambaatar Naranbaatar | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15.00 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| Od Lutbayar | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Davaasuren Jamyansuren | 4 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 15.00 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Tumursukh Turmunkh | 3 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 18.33 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| Buyantushig Terbish | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27.00 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Mungun Altankhuyag | 2 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 27.50 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Mongolia Batting
| BATTING | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |||||||||
| Nyambaatar Naranbaatar | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 | |||||||||
| Buyantushig Terbish | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Enkh-erdene Otgonbayar | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 | |||||||||
| Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan (c) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Davaasuren Jamyansuren | 10 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 43.47 | |||||||||
| Od Lutbayar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | |||||||||
| Namsrai Bat-yalalt | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | |||||||||
| Mungun Altankhuyag | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Enkhtuvshin Munkhbat | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||||||||
| Tumursukh Turmunkh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |||||||||
| Tur Sumya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||||||||
Nepal Bowling
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB | |||||||
| Sompal Kami | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3.00 | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Karan KC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.50 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Gulsan Jha | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6.00 | 5 | 1 | |||||||
| Abinash Bohara | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3.50 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Kushal Bhurtel | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
Rivalry: Nepal National Cricket Team VS Mongolia National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The rivalry between both the team were heated and got the eyes of everyone because Nepal played this match so well that nobody had played a match like this before. Nepal broke the record of the highest total in Twenty 20 internationals. Dipendra Singh hit 6 sixes in an over. Moreover, Dipendra made the fastest half century in the Twenty 20 internationals. On the other hand, Mongolia just scored 41 runs. So Nepal won the match with the highest margin by 273 runs. So this match was like a roller coaster. We can say it was a total cinema of cricket world.
