Nepal Secures Sixth Place in World Cup League 2 Following Victory Over Oman
Nepal secured sixth place in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 standings and strengthened its hopes of retaining One Day International status after defeating Oman by 10 runs. The result lifts the team to 30 points from 36 matches, moving ahead of Canada in the table.
After winning the toss and electing to bat at Al Amerat Ground Turf 1 on Monday, Nepal put up a total of 280 runs in 50 overs. Rohit Paudel top-scored with 80 off 81 balls, while Dipendra Singh Airee contributed 69 off 62 deliveries and Dev Khanal made 57 off 65. Paudel and Airee shared a 139-run partnership to rebuild the innings after an early collapse.
Oman Chase Falls Short Against Late Bowling Pressure
Oman managed 270 for six in their allotted 50 overs in reply. A 158-run stand for the second wicket was constructed by Jatinder Singh, who contributed 89 runs, and Hammad Mirza, who added 87. Nepal’s bowlers returned strongly during the closing stages to put pressure on the hosts.
Oman needed 23 runs from the final over, but Dipendra Singh Airee held his nerve to restrict the hosts and seal the victory. Finishing among the top six is significant for Nepal’s bid to retain ODI status, keeping the side ahead of Canada, which had briefly pushed Nepal down to seventh after a previous victory.
Franchises Prepare Squads for Third Edition of Nepal Premier League
Preparation has now shifted toward the upcoming third edition of the Nepal Premier League, scheduled to take place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur from October 26 to November 21. The Cricket Association of Nepal has received International Cricket Council sanction for the tournament.
Franchises are permitted to sign a maximum of eight overseas players under the competition guidelines, whereas every playing XI must incorporate no fewer than seven Nepali players. All foreign players must obtain a no-objection certificate from their respective cricket boards. Preparations for the possible introduction of the Decision Review System are in their final stages, while franchises continue strengthening squads with international signings such as West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell for Biratnagar Kings and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne for Pokhara Avengers.
Nineteen Athletes Compete Across Eight Sports at Asian Para Games
Nineteen Nepali athletes are competing across eight sports at the fifth Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, running from October 18 to 24. The contingent is competing in taekwondo, athletics, badminton, table tennis, powerlifting, swimming, judo and wheelchair tennis.
The taekwondo team comprises Palesha Goverdhan and Renu Tamang. In athletics, Prabha Angdembe, Srishti Dhewaju, Mohan Roka, Himal Aryal and Raju Gurung represent Nepal. Prakash Adhikari competes in badminton, while Keshav Thapa, Digam Singh Chemjong, Nirmala Bhandari, Swikriti Neupane and Bibek Rai take part in table tennis. Rajani Rai and Pawan Gharti Magar compete in powerlifting, Jenisha Kadayat and Harkaman Gharti in swimming, Sankalpa Acharya in judo, and Ram Bahadur Tamang in wheelchair tennis.
Esports, Motorsport, Handball and Tennis Delegations Compete Internationally
Having secured qualification via the PMGO South Asia Fall event, the two Pakistani-bound PUBG Mobile Global Open squads from Nepal—Horaa Esports and Trend to Kill (T2K)—will participate in the tournament’s second edition from October 20 to 25. In motorsport, drivers Rehan Sunar and Bipashna Tamang competed in the third round of the Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship in Hong Kong before traveling to Thailand for the Asia-Pacific Motorsport Championship. Govinda Bhattarai, who serves as NASA Nepal’s executive director, reported that Kiban Thakuri and Jai Pratap Maskey are likewise set to journey to Thailand on Tika day during Dashain to participate in the autocross division.
Representing Nepal, the women’s handball team has traveled to Dhaka, Bangladesh, to take part in the International Handball Federation-sanctioned IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Zone 2 tournament. Coached by Sushil Adhikari, the side is competing in the October 18–22 event alongside national teams from Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Yemen and Afghanistan. Additionally, Nepal will field four players—Swastika Bista, Sirjana Thapa, Prajna Manandhar and Prakriti Shrestha—in the Billie Jean King Cup in Phan Thiet, Vietnam, from October 21 to 24, with Santosh Khatri serving as coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What venue hosts the Nepal Premier League?
The tournament takes place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur from October 26 to November 21. -
How many countries participate in the IHF Women’s Nations Trophy Zone 2 competition in Bangladesh?
Teams from six countries participate: Nepal, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Yemen and Afghanistan. -
Who represents the Nepali taekwondo team at the Asian Para Games?
Palesha Goverdhan and Renu Tamang make up the taekwondo squad competing in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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