Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series on Tuesday, October 13, securing their second consecutive victory after posting 263/8 and bowling out the hosts for 150 in 40 overs.
The win moved Nepal to sixth place with 28 points from 34 matches, while Oman remained fourth with 33 points from 30 matches.
Nepal's next match is against Canada on Saturday, October 17, as they continue their push to finish among the top six teams and retain ODI status for the next Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle.
KC smashed 40 runs off 16 balls, including four sixes, helping Nepal finish with a competitive total after they were 213/6 in the 46th over.
Paudel scored 61 off 67 balls, following his century in Nepal's previous match against Canada. Arjun Kumal scored 40, while Ishan Pandey and Basir Ahamad each contributed 37.
Oman collapsed to 41/6 by the 12th over. Captain Vinayak Shukla fought back with 77 off 83 balls, but Oman were bowled out for 150 in 40 overs.
What does the win mean for Nepal?
It was Nepal's second consecutive win in the League 2 tri-series in Oman. Nepal moved to sixth place with 28 points from 34 matches.
Oman remained fourth with 33 points from 30 matches.
Nepal's next match is against Canada on Saturday, October 17. The wider significance is Nepal's effort to finish among the top six teams and retain ODI status for the next Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle. The result strengthens their position, but the final standings depend on the remaining fixtures
.Nepal's dominant performance against Oman strengthens their position in the League 2 standings as they look to secure ODI status for the next cycle. With two consecutive wins under their belt, Nepal will look to continue their momentum against Canada on Saturday.
