Nepal suffered a heavy defeat against Oman by 102 runs based on the DLS method in an ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match held at home. Chasing a target of 306 runs, Nepal managed only 155 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 36.5 overs. With 6 wins and 14 points from 22 matches, Nepal currently holds the seventh position, making it increasingly difficult to secure a top four spot. Kathmandu, 16 Baisakh.
The poor form of Nepal continued in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series. In the home series, Nepal was defeated by Oman by 102 runs on Wednesday. The main reason for the loss was the batting performance. Chasing a target of 306 set by Oman, Nepal was dismissed for 155 runs in 36.5 overs with 7 wickets down. Captain Rohit Paudel along with openers Asif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel all delivered disappointing outings. Rohit scored 10 runs, Asif 19, and Kushal was dismissed for just 1 run.
In the last 10 ODI matches, these three players have struggled with their batting. Captain Rohit has scored only one century in these 10 games, failing to reach 40 runs in the other 9 matches. Openers Kushal and Asif have similarly underperformed. Kushal has recorded only a single half-century in his last 10 ODI innings, while Asif has yet to score a fifty in any match during this period.
Nepal will play an additional 6 home matches and 8 matches overseas as part of this league. So far, Nepal has played 22 matches and won only 6. This time, with poor results at home, the chances of reaching the top 4 in League 2 have become more challenging.
