On Friday, May 1, 2026, Nepal will face United Arab Emirates in Match 101 of the ICC CWC League 2 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
This match is critical for both teams, as United Arab Emirates wants to solidify its position in the top half of the rankings, while Nepal seeks an important win to move up from the bottom of the table.
NEP vs UAE Match Details
Nepal vs United Arab Emirates - 101st Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date & Time: 01st May 2026 at 09:15 AM IST
Live Streaming: FanCode
NEP vs UAE Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 257 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 248 |
| Win% batting 1st | 39 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 61 |
NEP vs UAE Pitch Report
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, has a balanced to bowler-friendly pitch that is often slow and low in bounce early on. Pacers receive a little help early in the match, while spinners prevail as they grip and turn later.
NEP vs UAE Weather Report
The forecast for the weather for the matchday doesn't look promising, with light rain expected throughout the day. The temperature is expected to range between 21 and 17 degrees Celsius.
NEP vs UAE Last Five Matches
| UAE ( United Arab Emirates) | W L W L W |
| NEP (Nepal) | W L L L L |
NEP vs UAE Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NEP Won | UAE Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
NEP vs UAE Probable Playing XIs:
United Arab Emirates Probable Playing XIs
Aryansh Sharma(wk), Adeeb Usmani, Muhammad Shahdad, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Waseem(c), Nilansh Keswani, Khuzaima Tanveer, Haider Ali, Ajay Kumar, Junaid Siddique
Nepal Probable Playing XIs
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Basir Ahamad, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane
Topmost Picks for NEP vs UAEDream11 Prediction:
Top Picks - Nepal
- Aarif Sheikh - Aarif Sheikh is Nepal's top run scorer in the ICC CWC League 2, with 478 runs.
- Sandeep Lamichhane - Sandeep Lamichhane is Nepal's leading wicket-taker in the ICC CWC League 2, with 25 wickets.
Top Picks - United Arab Emirates
- Muhammad Waseem - Muhammad Waseem is United Arab Emirates's top run scorer in the ICC CWC League 2, with 620 runs
- Junaid Siddique- Junaid Siddique is United Arab Emirates's leading wicket-taker in the ICC CWC League 2, with 44 wickets.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NEP vs UAE Dream11 Team:
Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Waseem(VC), Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel(C), Adeeb Usmani, Akshdeep Nath, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Junaid Siddique, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain - Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel
Vice-captain - Karan KC, Muhammad Waseem
Wicketkeeper - Aryansh Sharma
NEP vs UAE Probable Winners:
Based on both teams' recent form, this match is likely to favour United Arab Emirates. They have a psychological advantage because they have crushed Nepal five times in their eight previous meetings. However, Nepal will seek to maintain their dominance following their recent victory. United Arab Emirates has a strong team for the match, but Nepal shouldn't be underestimated. Considering the team combination, United Arab Emirates is expected to win this match.