Nepal will host the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two in Kirtipur. Both teams are at the bottom of the table and desperately need a win to boost their hopes of qualifying for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027. Nepal have played 20 games, winning five and losing 13, while two games ended as a no result.
UAE, on the other hand, have also won five games and suffered defeats in 15 matches. The two teams recently met in the T20I series, with each team winning a game.
Why ICC CWC League Two Is Important?
Meanwhile, the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two serves as a direct qualification for the ODI World Cup. The top two teams in the points table earn a spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. On the other hand, the bottom five teams play the Qualifier playoffs, from where the top two teams book a berth in the World Cup Qualifiers. The winner of the Qualifier and the runners-up book a berth in the ODI World Cup.
Nepal Vs UAE: All You Need To Know
When Will Nepal vs UAE Match Be Played?
The Nepal Vs UAE match will be played on April 25. The play is set to get underway at 9:15 AM IST.
Where Will Nepal Vs UAE Match Be Played?
The Nepal Vs UAE match will be played at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Nepal Vs UAE Pitch Report
The surface at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground is on the slower side and gets tough as the ball gets old. The average first innings score at the venue is just 215, while the average second innings score is 197.
Nepal Vs UAE Head-to-Head
Nepal have dominated the UAE in the head to head record in the last 10 matches, winning seven and losing just three.
Nepal Vs UAE Weather Report
The weather in Kirtipur is expected to be cloudy, with a 55 percent chance of rain and 67 percent humidity. The conditions should be favourable for fast bowling early on.
Nepal Vs UAE Probable XIs
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Airee, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Aarif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki
UAE: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra (wk), Simranjeet Singh, Syed Haider Wasi, Muhammad Shahdad, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Junaid Siddique, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Shoaib Khan
Nepal Vs UAE Live Streaming
The match will not be broadcast on TV, but the live streaming will be available on the Fancode App and website.
Nepal Vs UAE Squads
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahmad, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Binod Bhandari, Nandan Yadav, Arjun Kumal, Karan KC
Reserves – Hemant Dhami, Sher Malla, Rijan Dhakal, Ishan Pandey, Dev Khanal
UAE: Muhammad Waseem (c), Vriitya Aravind (wk), Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Aryan Lakra, Sanchit Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Farooq, Akif Raja