Nepal will host Oman on May 5, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Nepal seeks to build on their recent narrow victory over the UAE, while Oman looks for redemption after their defeat.
Nepal is currently ranked 7th in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, while Oman sits at 3rd. In their last match, Nepal edged past the UAE by 6 runs using the DLS method. Conversely, Oman lost to the UAE by 54 runs.
Key statistics:
- The match starts at 9:30 AM local time in Nepal.
- The average first innings score at the venue is 257.
- The average second innings score is 248.
- Oman has won 5 out of 8 matches against Nepal overall.
Jatinder Singh leads Oman with an impressive 759 runs in just 17 innings. For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee has accumulated 587 runs in 16 innings. Their performances could be crucial for their respective teams’ success.
The weather forecast indicates potential light rain on match day, which could affect gameplay. Officials have not yet confirmed how this might influence strategies.
This encounter follows a previous matchup where Nepal lost to Oman by 102 runs, using the DLS method. Both teams will aim to leverage their strengths and rectify past mistakes.
The match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India, allowing fans to follow the action closely.