On April 29, Oman will face Nepal at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Oman seeks redemption after a recent defeat against UAE, while Nepal looks to build on their victory in the same series.
In their last outing, Oman lost to UAE by 25 runs, a setback that has left them eager for a comeback. Meanwhile, Nepal celebrated a solid win over UAE by 37 runs. This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for vital qualification points in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two.
Key statistics:
- Nepal has secured six victories from 19 matches in the tournament cycle.
- Aarif Sheikh leads Nepal with 478 runs scored.
- Sandeep Lamichhane has taken 25 wickets for Nepal.
- Oman is currently third in the ICC CWC League Two points table with 13 wins and nine losses.
- Jatinder Singh is Oman’s top run scorer with 620 runs.
- Shakeel Ahmad leads Oman in wickets with a total of 44.
The average first innings total at this venue is around 215, while the second innings typically sees totals around 195. These figures suggest that batting first could provide an advantage, especially for Oman, who won their previous encounter against Nepal A by 75 runs just days ago.
