Kathmandu, October 13
Nepal secured their second consecutive victory in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Oman, defeating the hosts by 113 runs on Tuesday after a commanding performance from the bowlers.
Chasing a target of 264 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman were bowled out for 150 in 40 overs.
Oman captain Vinayak Shukla top-scored with 77 runs, but his innings came after Nepal had already put the hosts under severe pressure. Oman were reduced to 41-6 by the 12th over before Shukla and Jay Odedra added 83 runs for the seventh wicket. Odedra was dismissed for 25.
For Nepal, Nandan Yadav took three wickets for 12 runs in six overs, while captain Sandeep Lamichhane claimed three for 28 in nine overs. Dipendra Singh Airee took two wickets, while Karan KC and Lalit Rajbanshi claimed one each.
Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bat, Nepal scored 263 for eight in their allotted 50 overs.
Rohit Paudel top-scored with 61 off 67 balls, including three fours and a six. Karan KC provided a late flourish with an explosive 40 off just 16 deliveries.
KC struck three consecutive sixes off Hassnain Shah in the 49th over before hitting another six in the final over. His late assault helped Nepal post a competitive total.
Arjun Kumal scored 40, while Basir Ahamad and Ishan Pandey contributed 37 runs each. Dipendra Singh Airee added 22.
For Oman, Shah Faisal, Shakeel Ahmed and Karan Sonavale took two wickets apiece, while Hassnain Shah claimed one.
The victory lifted Nepal to sixth place in the League 2 standings, with 28 points from 34 matches. Oman remain fourth with 33 points from 30 matches.
Nepal will play their next match against Canada on Saturday.
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