ICC Cricket World Cup League: Nepal defeat Oman by 10 runs

KATHMANDU: Nepal secured a 10-run victory over Oman in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, registering their third win in the ongoing series.

After winning the toss at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, Nepal elected to bat and set a target of 281 runs. In reply, Oman managed 270 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

For Oman, Jatinder Singh scored 89 runs, while Hamad Mirza contributed 87. Hasnain Shah remained unbeaten on 40 runs, while Hasnain-ul-Wahhab and captain Vinayak Shukla added 15 and 13 runs, respectively.

For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee and Lalit Rajbanshi claimed two wickets each. Captain Sandeep Lamichhane and Nandan Yadav took one wicket apiece.

Earlier, Nepal posted a competitive total with half-centuries from three batters. Captain Rohit Paudel top-scored with 80 runs off 81 balls, including two fours and two sixes. Dipendra Singh Airee scored 69 off 62 balls, hitting four sixes and three fours, while Dev Khanal contributed 57 off 65 balls, with four fours and a six. Ishan Pandey added 29 runs, and Bashir Ahmad scored 17. Oman’s Shah Faisal was the standout bowler, claiming five wickets.

With the victory, Nepal moved up to sixth place in the League 2 standings. The team has collected 30 points from 36 matches, recording 14 wins, 20 defeats and two matches in which points were shared.