Oman faces Nepal on April 29 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Oman seeks redemption after a recent defeat against UAE, while Nepal aims to build on their victory in the same series.
Nepal currently holds six victories from 19 matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two. They won their previous match against UAE by 37 runs, showcasing a solid performance. In contrast, Oman lost their last match against UAE by 25 runs, putting them under pressure to perform.
Oman won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in Match 100 of the tournament. They are currently placed third on the ICC CWC League 2 points table with 13 wins and 9 losses. Jatinder Singh leads as Oman’s top run scorer with 620 runs, while Shakeel Ahmad is their top wicket taker with 44 wickets.
Nepal’s Aarif Sheikh has recorded 478 runs in the competition, and Sandeep Lamichhane has secured 25 wickets. The average first innings total at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is 215, while the average second innings total is 195—factors that could influence the match outcome.
On April 23, Oman secured a convincing 75-run victory against Nepal A. This prior encounter may give Oman confidence going into this match. However, they need to overcome their recent struggles against UAE to regain momentum.
Both teams are competing for vital qualification points in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two. Observers expect a closely contested match as both teams strive for improvement and success.
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