World Cup League-2: Nepal secures victory by 10 runs against Oman
Kathmandu, Oct 20: Nepal achieved a 10-run victory against Oman in the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 competition, marking the nation's third triumph in the series.
Having won the coin toss and elected to bat first at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, Nepal established a target of 281 runs.
Oman's batting effort resulted in 270 runs with the loss of seven wickets across the full 50 overs. Jatinder Singh and Hamad Mirza each contributed half-centuries for Oman, accumulating 89 and 87 runs respectively.
Hasnain Shah concluded with an unbeaten 40 runs. Additionally, Hasnain ul Wahab contributed 15 runs, and captain Binayak Shukla added 13 runs.
For Nepal's bowling performance, Dipendra Singh Airee and Lalit Rajvanshi each claimed two wickets, while captain Sandeep Lamichhane and Nandan Yadav secured one wicket apiece.
Nepal's batting lineup featured three half-century contributors. Rohit Kumar Poudel scored 80 runs from 81 deliveries, including two boundaries and two sixes, while Dipendra Singh Airee accumulated 69 runs from 62 balls with four sixes and three boundaries.
Dev Khanal scored 57 runs from 65 balls, featuring four boundaries and one six. Ishaan Pandey contributed 29 runs, and Basir Ahmed added 17 runs. Shah Faisal took five wickets for Oman.
Following this victory, Nepal advanced to sixth position in the standings. Nepal has won 14 of 36 matches in the current League-2 edition, drawn 20 matches, and lost 2 matches, accumulating 30 points from 36 games.

