Nepal has won the toss and decided to bat first in their match against Oman. Captain Rohit Paudel made this decision after winning the toss. On April 22 in Kathmandu, during the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture versus Oman, Nepal secured the toss advantage. The team aims to improve on their previous performance, seeking to avenge their opening match loss and achieve their third win in the series for a strong finish.
Starting next week, Nepal will face the top two teams in League 2, the United States and Scotland. Maintaining momentum in the current series is crucial ahead of those challenging matches. In the League 2 points table, Oman currently holds third place with 31 points from 27 matches, while Nepal sits seventh with 16 points from 23 matches. The UAE holds 14 points from 24 games. Earlier in the series, Nepal was defeated by Oman but has already secured victories in both matches against the UAE. Nepal now seeks a third win by overcoming Oman in the upcoming encounter.
Historically, Nepal and Oman have contested nine ODI matches. Of these, Nepal has won three, lost five, and one match was abandoned. In Kirtipur, the two teams have met four times, with Nepal winning once and Oman securing three victories. Under the League 2 tournament played in Kirtipur, Nepal has yet to defeat Oman. Nepal’s sole win in Kirtipur against Oman was in the ACC Premier Cup.
