Bipin Sharma, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Nepal Under-16, produced a bowling masterclass to claim 6 wickets for just 12 runs in 7.3 overs, as Nepal bundled out Indonesia for a paltry 50 runs in the ACC Men’s U16 East Zone Cup at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday.
Captaining the Under-16 side, Bipin led from the front with unwavering accuracy and control, dismantling the Indonesian batting lineup and ensuring Nepal's mammoth 370-run victory.
Here's how his remarkable spell unfolded:
First over: Conceded 4 runs, no breakthrough yet as he settled into his rhythm.
Second over: Bowled a maiden over, applying immediate pressure on the Indonesian batters.
Third over: Gave away just 2 runs, continuing to strangle the scoring rate without a wicket.
Fourth over: Made the first breakthrough, conceding only 1 run while dismissing Mark Christian R.
Fifth over: Produced a double-wicket maiden, removing Divit Nanda and Daiva Effendi Helga in quick succession to reduce Indonesia to tatters.
Sixth over: Bowled another maiden over, picking up his fourth wicket by dismissing Mahendra Aji Yuda Pratama.
Seventh over: Conceded 4 runs, as Indonesia struggled to survive against his probing deliveries.
Eighth over: Delivered just 3 balls to wrap up the innings, taking the final two wickets in quick succession and completing his extraordinary six-wicket haul.
In his 7.3 overs, he delivered two maiden overs and bowled economic spell, conceding just 1.6 runs per over. In the previous match against Japan U16, he took one wicket in 8.3 overs, which included two maidens, giving away only 17 runs. Likewise, in the first match against Singapore, he picked up four wickets with figures of 10-1-34-4.
