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What Stats says ? Nepal Vs UAE, Pre-Match Analysis

October 29, 2025

UAE is at the bottom of the points table. Nepal is one place above that, i.e. seventh place. Both the teams are struggling to reach the top four. These two teams, which are stronger than the other teams on T20 format in the group, are facing each other again in the 89th match of World Cup Cricket League 2. Nepal got off to a bad start by losing to America in the UAE. UAE also lost to USA on thier First match.

Nepal has registered victory in 5 matches in 17 matches played so far in World Cup League 2. They have drawn two matches and lost in other 12 matches. The condition of UAE is worse than that of Nepal. He has registered a win in only three of the 17 games he has played. Has been defeated in 14 games. These two teams, who are at the bottom of the World Cup League 2, are going to compete with each other again on October 30.
Here we are going to discuss about these two teams head to head in one day match, the condition of the field and pitch, the impact of the result of the toss and the possible playing 11 as well as the players who can affect the game.

Head to head
Nepal and UAE have met 15 times in ODI matches so far. The first meeting of these two teams took place on August 30, 2018. In the first meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the result was in favor of the UAE. The Nepali team under the captaincy of Paras Khadka was defeated by the UAE under the captaincy of Rohan Mustafa by 78 runs in that match. None of the UAE players who played that game are in the current team, while Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC and Arif Sheikh who played that game for Nepal are also currently playing for their team.
The last meeting between these two teams was on July 2, 2023 in Harare. In that match, Nepal defeated UAE by 3 wickets. After that match, UAE has made many changes in its playing set. None of the players who played in the 2023 match are currently in the UAE team. There has not been much change in Nepal’s team.
What is good for Nepal in head to head is, Nepal has lost only 6 times against UAE in 15 meetings so far. In 9 matches, Nepal has dominated and registered victory over UAE. Another positive thing for Nepal is, Nepal is unbeaten in the last 5 matches against UAE. Also, in the last 10 matches, Nepal has won the 7 matches.

This match is going to be played between Nepal and UAE at ICC Academy, Dubai. So far 3 matches have been played between UAE and Nepal at this ground. Out of those 3 matches, Nepal has won 2 matches. Overall, if we analyze the past statistics of head-to-head in ODI matches, Nepal has the upper hand in UAE. Nepal is ahead in head to head.

Ground and pitch condition:
In last 10 matches played at ICC Academy Dubai, both the teams batting first and second here have won 5 matches. UAE has played 20 matches in this field, out of those 20 matches, they have lost 13 matches. Nepal has played 3 matches at this ground and won 2 matches. The probability and percentage of victory is higher of Nepal than UAE. Another advantage for Nepal is, Nepal had previously defeated the home

team UAE in both those matches.
The highest score of this ground is 331 runs. That run score was made by Ireland against Scotland. The lowest run score in this ground is 97. Which score was made by UAE against Nepal. The team batting first on this ground has made an average of 252 runs.
The wicket of this ground is grassy. This ground caters to simmer and swing bowling. Simar Sompal Kami of Nepal has taken 7 wickets from 3 matches in this ground. This ground is new for all UAE bowlers.
Recent state of the ground, the team that wins the toss has a high chance of choosing to bat first. If Nepal wins the toss, batting first will be the best decision.

Possible Playing 11 of Nepal
It is unlikely that Nepal will make any major changes in the playing 11 for their first game. However, the possibility of Nandan Yadav playing in place of Lalit Rajbashi is almost certain. According to the nature of this ground, playing with an extra pacer will make Nepal extra strong. The possibility of a change in the batting line-up is very less.

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Rohit Kumar Paudel (captain), Arif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichhane

Player to watch
Nepal:
Batters: Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee
The role of these two will be more important for Nepal, which has been performing poorly in the middle order. Kushal Bhurtel will have to take responsibility for a good start in the opening overs. While Asif Shaikh has shown his natural game in recent matches, Kushal is missing. Therefore, Kushal Bhurtel’s performance in this game is important for the goal of Nepal’s victory.
Dipendra, who has not been able to perform well in ODIs for a long time, played an innings of 40 runs in the match against America. In that innings, if Airi comes to the field with a change of mind to a half-century or a century, Nepal’s victory will be assured.
Bowlers: Karan KC and Sompal Kami
Karan KC and Sompal Kami as well as Nandan Yadab will play a special role as this ground will attract bowlers who can get seams especially with fast pace. Nepal will have to adopt a strategy of using Karan KC and Sompal Kami in the first overs and Nandan Yadab in the last overs. If they can showcase their natural swing, it won’t take long for Sompal Kami and Karan KC to wreak havoc on the UAE batsmen in this match.

UAE
Batter: Alisan Sarafu and Harshit Kaushik
These two batsmen from UAE have been in great form lately. Alisan Sarafu is also one of the most successful batsmen among the associate countries of this time. Harshit Kaushik is a batting all-rounder but a reliable middle-order batsman for UAE. Both these players can become a headache for Nepalese bowlers.
Bowlers: MD Rohid Khan and Mohammad Arfan
The combination of Muhammad Rohid Khan and Mohammad Arfan has devastated many batsmen. This pair of right arm and left arm have the ability to influence Nepal’s opening as well as middle order performance.
Chance of win:
In the 89th match of this World Cup Cricket League 2 between Nepal and UAE, Nepal looks very ahead in terms of statistics and history. The team that can maintain its dominance in all areas of the field, the result will go in its favor. According to old records, Nepal has a 65 percent chance of winning. But UAE has improved its team a lot in recent times. It will not be so easy for Nepal to defeat UAE.