Dipendra Singh Airee scored 100 runs in a rain-affected match, leading Nepal to a narrow victory over UAE at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Nepal posted a total of 290 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Binod Bhandari contributed with 56 runs, while Gulshan Jha added 44 runs. Rohit Paudel supported the innings with 39 runs.
UAE scored 248 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in response. The target was adjusted to 255 runs due to the DLS method. Nepal won by just 6 runs.
Sandeep Lamichhane took 3 wickets in this crucial match. Previously, Nepal defeated UAE by 37 runs in their first encounter but lost to Oman by 102 runs in their second match.
This victory strengthens Nepal’s position in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 standings.
