Nepal achieved a historic victory over Oman by 81 runs in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on May 5, 2026, at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Nepal batted first after winning the toss. They scored a total of 230 runs. Aasif Sheikh played a crucial role, scoring 94 runs.
The Oman cricket team struggled in their chase. They managed to score only 149 runs for 8 wickets in 36 overs. Gulshan Jha was instrumental with the ball, taking five wickets.
This victory marks Nepal’s first win over Oman in this league. Previously, Oman held a higher ranking, sitting at third compared to Nepal’s seventh.
The match followed Oman’s recent loss to UAE by 54 runs, impacting their morale. Observers note that this win could boost Nepal’s confidence moving forward.
