Nepal is desperate for a win to improve their standings in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, facing a strong Oman team coming off a defeat. The match takes place on May 5, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal.
Nepal currently ranks 7th while Oman sits at 3rd in the league. Nepal won their last match against UAE by 6 runs via the DLS method. In contrast, Oman lost their last match against UAE by 54 runs.
Both teams have played a total of nine ODIs against each other, with Oman leading the head-to-head record at 6 wins to Nepal’s 3. In their last encounter on April 29, 2026, Oman defeated Nepal by a significant margin of 102 runs.
Key statistics:
- Nepal has won 7 out of 23 matches in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
- Oman has secured 14 wins out of 27 matches in the same league.
- Nepal’s captain is Rohit Paudel, and Oman’s captain is Jatinder Singh.
- The match will start at 9:30 AM in Nepal (9:15 AM IST).
- The match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.
Nepal won the toss and elected to bat first. The team aims to leverage home advantage and secure a vital victory. Observers expect a competitive game as both teams seek to enhance their standings in the league.
