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UAE defeated Nepal by 5 wickets in the 88th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023-27) on October 30, 2025, at ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai.
Match Summary
Nepal: 233 all out (50 overs)
Top Scorer: Rohit Paudel 109 (130 balls) – a gritty captain’s knock, his 9th ODI century for Nepal.
Other Key Batsman: Aasif Sheikh 35
Bowling for UAE: Debutant Zahid Ali 4/41 (Player of the Match contender) & Junaid Siddique 3/54 – Dismantled Nepal’s middle order.
UAE: 237/5 (43.3 overs) – Chased with 39 balls & 5 wickets to spare
Top Scorer: Aryansh Sharma 98 (100 balls) – Player of the Match. Dazzling knock dedicated to his parents.
Other Key Batsman: Alishan Sharafu 45
Bowling for Nepal: Sandeep Lamichhane 2/34
Nepal batted first after winning the toss but suffered a classic collapse (lost 7 wickets for ~100 runs post-powerplay). UAE’s chase was clinical, with Sharma anchoring amid home crowd support.
Updated ICC CWC League 2 Points Table (Post-Match 88/144)
Top 4 advance to CWC 2027 Qualifier play-offs.
Key Impacts & Consequences
For UAE 🔥
Massive morale boost in the UAE-NEP-USA tri-series (15th of Cycle 2). 2 vital points lift them from the basement.
Youth shines: 19-yr-old Sharma’s near-ton & debutant Ali’s 4-fer signal bright future. Home win builds momentum vs USA (Oct 28 win).
Qualification push: From relegation zone to contention – realistic top-6 shot if they beat USA next.
For Nepal 😤
Back-to-back losses (to USA & now UAE) in tri-series. Batting depth exposed – Paudel lone warrior (109), but no other 30+ score.
Quali dreams fading: 7th spot, ~50% win rate (38W-38L in 79 ODIs). NRR slips further; need miracle run (next: vs USA Nov 1).
Fan backlash: Calls to retire veterans (Karan KC, Sompal Kami). Demands for youth like Arjun Kumal. “Learn from UAE/Oman rotations!
UAE’s resurgence: Proves associate growth with smart selections & home edge. Sharma/Ali duo could define their campaign – relegation avoided?
Nepal’s wake-up: ODI batting crisis – Paudel carries too much (1962 runs, leading). Captaincy/selection overhaul needed or risk missing CWC 2027.
Rivalry heats: “El Clásico of Associates” delivers thriller, but UAE edges it. Nepal vs USA (Nov 1) = do-or-die for Rhinos.
Nepal fights on – Paudel’s ton shows spirit, but results must follow. UAE celebrates a statement win!
