Kathmandu, Oct. 26 -- Nepal suffered a 106-run defeat against the United States in their opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Dubai on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 263 runs set by the USA at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Nepal were bowled out for 156 in 39.1 overs, largely undone by left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh, who took a brilliant 6 for 27 in 8.1 overs, including one maiden.

For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with 40 runs, while Aasif Sheikh contributed 37, Bhim Sharki added 29, and Arif Sheikh made 20.

Earlier, after being sent in to bat, the USA posted 262 for six in the allotted 50 overs. Opener Smit Patel led the innings with a composed 75 off 100 balls, hitting nine boundaries. Mi...