Nepal clinch thrilling 6-run win over UAE in ICC CWC League 2 Nepal secured a dramatic six-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in a rain-affected ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter, overcoming a late UAE charge with the DLS method setting a revised target of 255 runs in 38 overs. Batting first, Nepal posted a strong total of 289 for 7, anchored by a standout century from Dipendra Singh Airee. The right-handed opener scored 100 off 94 balls, steadying the innings after early setbacks. Binod Bhandari contributed a composed 56, while Gulsan Jha’s quick 44 in the final overs provided a late surge, leaving Nepal in a strong position. In reply, UAE showed resilience, with Muhammad Shahdad (65) and Harpreet Singh (41) keeping the chase alive. Khuzaima Tanveer’s explosive innings of 49 off 26 balls nearly turned the game in UAE’s favor, but Nepal’s bowlers held their nerve to clinch the win. Sandeep Lamichhane was instrumental, taking three crucial wickets, while Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav each chipped in with two dismissals. Despite UAE reaching 248 for 8, they fell short of the target, with Nepal sealing a tense victory. The match, which was interrupted by rain, saw several dramatic moments in the final overs. Nandan Yadav’s bowling played a pivotal role, with key wickets including Khuzaima Tanveer (caught by Dipendra Singh Airee) and Junaid Siddique (run out). UAE’s chase was marked by a flurry of boundaries, including Tanveer’s six off Sompal Kami and Akshdeep Nath’s six off Nandan Yadav, but Nepal’s bowlers maintained composure to restrict the visitors. Live score updates highlighted the nail-biting finish, with UAE scoring 248 for 8 in 38 overs. Key contributions came from Akshdeep Nath (36) and Khuzaima Tanveer (45), though Nepal’s pace attack kept the scoreboard ticking.#nepal #united_arab_emirates #icc_cwc_league_2 #dipendra_singh_airee #binod_bhandari
