Nepal retains ODI status after defeating Oman by ten runs

Nepal secured a crucial victory against Oman by ten runs in the concluding fixture of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. The match took place on Monday at the Al Amerat cricket ground in Oman. Batting first, Nepal accumulated a total of 280 runs in the allotted fifty overs. In response, the home team Oman reached 270 runs for the loss of seven wickets within the full fifty-over quota. Following the match, the Asian Cricket Council announced via its official social media channels that the outcome ensured Nepal retained its one-day international status. The council posted that a complete performance in a crucial fixture saw Nepal maintain the status. At the same time, reports noted that the International Cricket Council had not issued any separate formal announcements or reactions regarding the status retention. The result allowed Nepal to finish in the sixth position in the standings and safeguard its ODI status. National team captain Sandeep Lamichhane shared his delight following the conclusion of the game and the successful retention of the standing. Supporters and officials in Kathmandu and across the country celebrated the outcome of the final fixture of the series.