On Monday, Nepal faced Oman in the concluding fixture of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Nepal set a target of 281 runs, a total achieved through contributions from several batsmen, including Rohit Paudel who topped the scoring chart for his side. The hosts, Oman, responded by reaching 270 for seven, falling short by 10 runs as the innings concluded after the full 50 overs. The narrow margin secured Nepal a sixth‑place finish in the League 2 standings. This position guarantees that Nepal will retain its One Day International status for the upcoming competition cycle, a key objective for the team. The result also meant that Nepal finished ahead of several rivals, consolidating its standing among the top six nations in the tournament. Key performances included Jatinder Singh and Hammad Mirza, who added valuable runs for Nepal during the chase. The match was noted for its competitive edge, with both sides displaying strong batting and bowling efforts. The outcome was celebrated by Nepalese supporters as a crucial step toward maintaining their international cricket credentials.
Nepal beat Oman by 10 runs to clinch top‑six finish
The victory at Al Amerat Cricket Ground secured Nepal's sixth place and retained its ODI status.
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In short
- Nepal posted 281 runs, Oman replied with 270/7 in 50 overs.
- The win placed Nepal sixth in the League 2 standings.
- Retaining ODI status ensures Nepal's participation in the next cycle.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-beat-oman-by-10-runs-to-clinch-top-six-finish-20261019
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