Match Details
- Match: NEP VS UAE, Nepal T20I Triangular Series, 2023
- Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 18th October 2023, 12:450 PM (IST)
Pitch Report: The pitch conditions at Mulpani Cricket Ground promise a balanced contest, offering a fair share for both batters and pacers. While the pacers might find some assistance, the batters will have their opportunities to make an impact. Chasing seems to be the preferred strategy, adding an intriguing dimension to the game.
- 60% Pace Bowling
- 40% Spin Bowling
- 60% Batting Pitch
- 67 Average Score
- 40% Bowling Pitch
Weather Report:
The temperature is expected to be around 21°C and humidity is expected to be around 60%. 1.62 m/s winds are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team.
NEP VS UAE Recent Form (Last 5 T20 Matches)
- Nepal (NEP) – L W W W L
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) – L L W W W
Match Against Each Other (T20 Form) (Last 2 years )
| Match Played | 2 | |
| WIN | 2 | UAE |
| LOSS | 2 | NEP |
| NO RESULT | 0 |
Last 5 Matches against each other
| Nepal (NEP) | Date/W/L/NR | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | |
| 1. | 107/10 (18.4) | 22 Feb 2022 UAE beat NEP by 68 Runs | 175/7 (20) |
| 2. | 167/5 (20) | 12 Feb 2022 UAE beat NEP by 25 Runs | 192/3 (20) |
| 3. | 104/8 (10) | 03 Feb 2019 NEP beat UAE by 14 Runs | 90/8 (10) |
| 4. | 111/6 (19.3) | 01 Feb 2019 NEP beat UAE by 4 Wickets | 107/10 (19.2) |
| 5. | 132/7 (20) | 31 Jan 2019 UAE beat NEP by 21 Runs | 153/6 (20) |
Match Preview
The stage is set at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu, where Nepal (NEP) will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Match 1 of the Nepal T20I Triangular Series. This triangular series features competitive sides from Hong Kong, Nepal, and the United Arab Emirates. As these teams vie for supremacy, the head-to-head record tips slightly in favor of UAE, with a margin of 3-2 against Nepal.
Nepal’s last T20I encounter was against a formidable Indian side in the Asia Games. Despite a spirited effort, India emerged victorious by a margin of 23 runs. India posted a formidable total of 202 runs in 20 overs, and Nepal managed 179 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball, stood out, as he scored 32 runs and secured two wickets. Sundeep Jora’s steady innings of 25 runs added value to Nepal’s fight.
United Arab Emirates’ recent T20I encounter was against Oman. In a closely contested match, Oman secured a five-wicket victory. United Arab Emirates set a target of 163 runs in 20 overs, but Oman exhibited great resolve to chase it down in 19 overs, with five wickets in hand. Muhammad Waseem showcased his prowess with the bat, scoring an impressive 46 runs. The bowling duo of Zahoor Khan and Muhammad Jawad Ullah played crucial roles, each taking two wickets.
NEP VS UAE SQAUD
Nepal (NEP): K Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), LB Bam, S Jora, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Asif Sheikh (wk), A Bohara, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Binod Bhandari, Bibek Yadav, S Dhakal, S Tamang, M Dhakal, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratis GC
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Waseem Muhammad (C), Asif Khan, A Sharafu, Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Basil Hameed, Aayan Khan, A Naseer, Nilansh Keswani, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Khalid Shah, Jash Giyanani, Sanchit Sharma, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Raja Akifullah Khan
NEP VS UAE Probable Playing 11
Nepal (NEP)
- K Bhurtel
- Rohit Kumar Paudel (C)
- Lokesh Bahadur Bam
- S Jora
- Kushal Malla
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Asif Sheikh (wk)
- A Bohara
- Gulshan Kumar Jha
- Karan KC
- Sompal Kami
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Waseem Muhammad (C)
- Asif Khan
- A Sharafu
- Muhammad Jawad Ullah
- Basil Hameed
- Aayan Khan
- A Naseer
- Nilansh Keswani
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Junaid Siddique
- Zahoor Khan
KEY PLAYERS
M – Matches Played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average Runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average Wickets, RR – Recent Scores, RW – Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel | 4 | 116 | 23.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 3, 52, 61, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Rohit Kumar Paudel is a batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 3, 52, 61 and 0 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abinash Bohara | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 6, 2, 1 |
- Abinash Bohara is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Abinash Bohara is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Malla | 4 | 217 | 43.4 | 0 | 0 | 29, 0, 47, 137, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Karan KC | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 18, 0, 11, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Kushal Malla is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Kushal Malla is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 217 runs at an average of 43.4 per match.
- Karan KC can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Karan KC is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 18, 0, 11 and 0 runs at an average of 5.8 per match.
Captain & Vice Captain Options
- Dipendra Singh Airee NEP | ALL
- Dipendra Singh Airee is an invaluable asset for Nepal, contributing 1193 runs and claiming 24 wickets in T20I matches, showcasing his proficiency as an all-rounder.
- Basil Hameed UAE-A | ALL
- Basil Hameed is a valuable all-rounder, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. He has scored 394 runs and taken 17 wickets in T20I matches.
- Waseem Muhammad UAE-A | BAT
- Muhammad Waseem stands out as a prolific top-order batter, having amassed an impressive total of 1197 runs in T20I matches, making him a linchpin for the UAE team.
- Kushal Malla NEP | ALL
- Kushal Malla, known for his prowess as a top-order batter, has accumulated 396 runs in T20I matches, making him a key figure in Nepal’s batting lineup.
- Abinash Bohara NEP| BOWL
- Abinash Bohara is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, Abinash Bohara has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 3 and 1 wickets in the recent matches.
DREAM11 TEAM
