Nepal aims to secure a crucial win against Oman in their upcoming match on May 5, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. After a narrow victory over UAE, Nepal is ranked 7th in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, while Oman seeks redemption following a recent loss.
Nepal comes into this match with momentum after winning their last game against UAE by just 6 runs using the DLS method. Dipendra Singh Airee played a key role, scoring 100 runs in that match. The team will look to capitalize on this success to improve their standing.
Conversely, Oman suffered a setback in their previous match, losing to UAE by 54 runs. Jatinder Singh remains a standout player for Oman, having amassed 759 runs across 17 innings. The team has historically performed well against Nepal, winning 5 out of their last 8 encounters.
The average first innings score at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is 257 runs, while the second innings averages slightly lower at 248 runs. These statistics suggest that batting first could provide an advantage.
The weather forecast predicts light rain on match day, which could impact play. Utilizing the DLS method again might be necessary if rain affects the game.
Key statistics:
- Nepal’s ranking: 7th in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2
- Oman’s ranking: 3rd in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2
- Averaged first innings score at venue: 257 runs
- Averaged second innings score at venue: 248 runs
- Nepal’s last win margin against UAE: 6 runs
- Oman’s last loss margin against UAE: 54 runs
- Jatinder Singh’s total runs: 759 in 17 innings
- Dipendra Singh Airee’s score in last match: 100 runs
The match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India, allowing fans to follow this critical fixture closely. As both teams prepare for this important encounter, the stakes are high for both sides.
