SA skipper Aiden Markram. (T20 World Cup/X)
Proteas batsmen caught in spin web
Nepal’s spinners pegged South Africa back as they posted a below-par 115/7 off their allotted 20 overs.
In all, Nepal bowled 14 overs of spin as Dipendra Singh Airee (3 for 21), Kushal Bhurtel (4 for 19) wreaked havoc. Sandeep Lamichhane (0 for 18) didn’t take a wicket but he was very economical (4.50).
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