Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs in the 135th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on 13 October 2026. The win came after Nepal chose to bat first and posted a strong total.
Match overview
The game took place at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman. Nepal’s innings ended at 263/8 after the full 50 overs, while Oman were bowled out for 150 in just 40 overs, handing Nepal a comfortable margin.
Key performances
Opening batsman Karan KC contributed significantly and was later named Player of the Match. Dipendra Singh Airee added runs in the middle order, though his innings ended with a wicket at 37.3 overs. Sandeep Lamichhane bowled several tight overs, taking a wicket and keeping the run flow low.
dipendra singh airee contribution
Dipendra Singh Airee faced the Omani bowlers multiple times, scoring a few singles and a boundary before being dismissed. His effort, while not large, helped maintain the required run rate during the middle overs.
Player of the Match
Karan KC earned the accolade for his all‑round impact, contributing both with bat and ball, and helping Nepal set a defendable total.
Implications for ICC League 2
This victory lifts Nepal’s points tally in the 2023‑27 League 2 competition, improving their position on the table. For a detailed points update, see the standings update article.
Match statistics snapshot
- Nepal 263/8 (50 overs)
- Oman 150 all out (40 overs)
- Margin: 113 runs
- Toss: Nepal elected to bat
- Player of the Match: Karan KC
The result underscores Nepal’s growing competence in the limited‑overs format and adds pressure on Oman to recover in upcoming fixtures.
Sources: SportsTak, Cricbuzz, SportsTak, NDTV Sports.
