| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 75 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 83.33 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 24 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 96 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 9.2 | 33 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Ajay Kumar | 9 | 34 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpreet Singh Bhatia | 39 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| Muhammad Waseem | 34 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 9.2 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 25 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | c Aryansh Sharma b Ajay Kumar | 24 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 96 |
| Aasif Sheikh | b Khuzaima Tanveer | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Bhim Sharki | c Muhammad Shahdad b Khuzaima Tanveer | 10 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Rohit Paudel | lbw b Ajay Kumar | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 18.18 |
| Basir Ahamad | lbw b Haider Ali | 20 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | c Aryansh Sharma b Junaid Siddique | 75 | 90 | 5 | 2 | 83.33 |
| Aarif Sheikh | b Junaid Siddique | 15 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 48.39 |
| Sompal Kami | c Muhammad Waseem b Muhammad Shahdad | 15 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Karan KC | b Ajay Kumar | 22 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 59.46 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | b Junaid Siddique | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | not out | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 9.2 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 10 | 1 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4.1 |
| Ajay Kumar | 9 | 1 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Haider Ali | 10 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Nilansh Keswani | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Muhammad Shahdad | 6 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma | lbw b Dipendra Singh Airee | 18 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 62.07 |
| Adeeb Usmani | lbw b Karan KC | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Muhammad Shahdad | lbw b Karan KC | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Harpreet Singh Bhatia | lbw b Lalit Rajbanshi | 39 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| Akshdeep Nath | c Basir Ahamad b Sompal Kami | 30 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 56.6 |
| Muhammad Waseem | c Aarif Sheikh b Sompal Kami | 34 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 66.67 |
| Nilansh Keswani | st Aasif Sheikh b Sandeep Lamichhane | 18 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | b Sandeep Lamichhane | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Haider Ali | c Basir Ahamad b Karan KC | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 25.81 |
| Ajay Kumar | c Rohit Paudel b Karan KC | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Junaid Siddique | not out | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 9.2 | 2 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sompal Kami | 9 | 1 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 10 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 6 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 |
| Basir Ahamad | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Rohit Paudel | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Date: April 25, 2026
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Nepal emerged victorious over the United Arab Emirates by 37 runs in a thrilling encounter. Dipendra Singh Airee shone with the bat for Nepal, scoring a crucial 75 runs, while Karan KC's exceptional bowling performance of 4 wickets for just 19 runs dismantled the UAE batting lineup.
Toss: United Arab Emirates won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Nepal's Innings:
Nepal scored a total of 200 runs in 48.2 overs. The standout performer was Dipendra Singh Airee, who scored a vital 75 runs off 90 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. Although no other Nepalese batsman reached a half-century, contributions from Kushal Bhurtel (24), Basir Ahamad (20), and Karan KC (22) helped set a challenging target.
United Arab Emirates' Bowling:
Ajay Kumar and Junaid Siddique were the pick of the bowlers for UAE, both taking three wickets each. Ajay Kumar’s figures were 3/34 in his nine overs, while Junaid Siddique took 3/33 in his spell of 9.2 overs.
UAE's Innings:
Chasing a target of 201, UAE was bowled out for 163 runs in exactly the same number of overs as Nepal. Harpreet Singh Bhatia (39) and Muhammad Waseem (34) provided some resistance but could not steer their team to victory.
Nepal's Bowling:
Karan KC was the star bowler for Nepal with an impressive haul of 4/19 in his spell. He was supported by Sompal Kami and Sandeep Lamichhane, who took two wickets each.
Player of the Match:
The player of the match accolade went to Karan KC for his match-winning bowling performance that ensured Nepal's victory.
The match kicked off with UAE winning the toss and electing to field first. Nepal had a shaky start with early dismissals but stabilized their innings thanks to Dipendra Singh Airee's composed batting performance. Airee’s innings of 75 included key partnerships that kept Nepal’s scoreboard ticking despite regular wickets falling at the other end.
In response, UAE struggled against Nepal's disciplined bowling attack. Karan KC’s early breakthroughs set the tone as he removed key batsmen with his precise line and length. The pressure mounted on UAE as they lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to build any significant partnerships.
The match witnessed some interesting moments like Aryansh Sharma taking two crucial catches for UAE and Basir Ahamad executing two catches for Nepal, demonstrating excellent fielding skills on both sides.
In conclusion, it was a comprehensive performance by Nepal with both bat and ball that secured their victory over UAE by a margin of 37 runs in this ICC Cricket World Cup League Two fixture.
