Match report
KATHMANDU: Nepal lost their second ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match, going down to the UAE by five wickets in Sharjah. Nepalnews.com
Batting first, Nepal were all out for 233 runs in 50 overs. Nepalnews.com
Captain Rohit Paudel scored a fine 109 off 130 balls, his second ODI century. Nepalnews.com
UAE chased the 234-run target in 43.3 overs, led by Aryansh Sharma’s 98 runs. Nepalnews.com
For Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane took 2 wickets, while Zahid Ali starred for UAE with 4 for 41. Nepalnews.com
U.A.E. won by 5 wickets (with 39 balls remaining). ESPNcricinfo
It was Nepal’s second straight defeat, after losing to the USA in their opening game. Nepalnews.com
Key match sources
- Match summary and report: Nepalnews.com
- Full scorecard and match details: ESPNcricinfo
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- What impact could this result have on Nepal’s chances in the World Cup League 2?
- Do you think the batting collapse (all out for 233) points to technical issues or pressure handling?
- Which selection or tactical changes should Nepal consider ahead of their next match?
- How important will Rohit Paudel’s form be for Nepal going forward?