KATHMANDU, March 5 -- Despite a valiant effort, Nepal fell short of clinching the T20I triangular series title at home ground. The Netherlands defeated Nepal by four wickets in the final match held at the TU International Cricket Ground.

The Netherlands chased down the 185-run target with 3 balls remaining in the match.

Michael Levitt of the Netherlands scored a half century. Levitt scored 54 runs off 29 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes.

Sybrand Engelbrecht missed his half-century by 2 runs. He hit 4 fours and 3 sixes in 29 balls and scored 48 runs.

In a match that was competitive until the last over, the Netherlands won by achieving a target of 185 runs in 19.3 overs.

Although Kushal Malla took 4 wickets for Nepal, he coul...