Pokhara, October 20: (Report by Prof. S. S. Dogra)
India A staged an impressive comeback to win the three-match International Hundred-Ball Cricket Series against Nepal A 2–1 at the Rangshala International Cricket Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal, from October 17 to 20, 2026. After losing the opening match, the Indian side bounced back with two consecutive victories to seal the series.
According to Saurabh Nain, General Secretary of the Amateur Hundred Cricket Federation (India) and team manager, the series provided a valuable international platform for players from both sides. The Indian team led by Head Coach Mahendra Pratap Singh-Founder Secy. of Indian Disability Darts Association alongwith officials Santosh Kumar Gupta, Bhumika Yadav, Adarsh Kumar & Krishna Kumar Rai.
Nepal A started strongly, winning the opening match by 37 runs after scoring 179 and restricting India A to 142. Atharva scored 31 runs for India A, while Mohd. Abbas contributed 28. Saksham led the Indian bowling attack with three wickets, supported by Priyanshu and Rohan, who claimed two wickets each.
India A levelled the series with a narrow 111–101 victory in the second match. Abbas top-scored with 38 runs, while Saksham and Utkarsh contributed 30 and 22, respectively. Muskan scored 32 for Nepal A. Rohan took three wickets, while Priyanshu and Ajay claimed two wickets each. Priyanshu was adjudged Man of the Match for his performance.
India A sealed the series in the deciding third match, scoring 159 before dismissing Nepal A for 140 to win by 19 runs. Abbas led the batting with 47 runs, followed by Utkarsh (33) and Rohan (31). Nepal A fought back through Vivek, who scored 40, Samrat (32) and Anish (28). Utkarsh and captain Prasenjeet Singh took two wickets apiece, while Ankit Singh claimed one wicket. Rohan was named Man of the Match.
Mohd. Abbas earned the Man of the Series award for his consistent batting performances throughout the tour. India A’s series triumph highlighted the team’s resilience and determination, as the visitors recovered from an early setback to secure a memorable 2–1 victory over Nepal A on Nepali soil.
