Nepal vs Oman, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

MATCH:​​​​​​ Nepal vs Oman​
DATE: 10 March ,Tuesday​​
TIME:09:45 AM​ IST
VENUE: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
TOURNAMENT: ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27

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Can Nepal use their home advantage to defeat Oman in this match?

• Nepal’s batting trio of Aarif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel and Aasif Sheikh have all scored 400+ runs in this league.
• Oman’s Shakeel Ahmed is the 2nd top wicket-taker in the league with 39 wickets to his name.
• Nepal captain Rohit Paudel is the only Nepal batter to score a century in the league.

NEP vs OMA Match Prediction & Analysis

The 92nd match of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 will be played between Nepal and Oman. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 10, at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.

Hosts Nepal find themselves at the 2nd bottom position in the points table with just 5 wins in 20 matches played in the competition. Oman, on the other hand, is still within a shot to qualify for the next round and sits 4th with 11 wins so far.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

Nepal have had a tough run in League Two, sitting second from bottom in the points table after 20 matches in which they have 5 wins, 13 losses and 2 matches that ended in no result. They are well out of qualification contention but will want to finish the campaign strongly in their remaining games.

They will rely heavily on captain Rohit Paudel and opener Aasif Sheikh for consistent performances. At the top, Aasif Sheikh has been solid with 409 runs, while his opening partner Kushal Bhurtel has scored 347 runs; both batters need to give a strong start up top. 

In the middle order, Rohit Paudel has shone with 431 runs, Aarif Sheikh is the team’s leading run scorer with 463 runs, and Bhim Sharki has chipped in with 385 runs. The batting has good depth, but they need to convert starts into big totals.

Leg-spin bowler Sandeep Lamichhane has been in exceptional form; he is the team’s top wicket-taker with 23 wickets to his name. Sompal Kami and Karan KC (who have combined taken 35 wickets) provide early seam movement with the new ball and would be a threat early on. 

Oman Preview

Oman have been impressive in League Two, sitting 4th in the points table after 20 matches with 11 wins, 7 losses, and 2 matches ending in no result. They are pushing hard for a top-four finish to secure progress into the next round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Their last match in the competition was a loss to the United States of America (USA), but captain Jatinder Singh has been the standout batter. The 37-year-old veteran leads the team with 484 runs in 15 innings at an average of 34.57; he has been consistent and reliable.

The rest of the batting has struggled to match his contributions. Hammad Mirza is the next best batter with 268 runs in 11 innings, while Aqib Ilyas has added 230 in 7. Several others have scored in the 100s, but no one has been as dominant as Jatinder.

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the matchday doesn’t look good, as light rain is expected throughout the day. The temperature is likely to hover between 21 and 17°C, and there is a 30-40% chance of rain from morning onwards.

NEP vs OMA Pitch Report

Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal, offers a balanced to bowler-friendly pitch, often slow with low bounce early on. Pacers get some assistance early in the game, while spinners dominate as it grips and turns later.

Toss: To Bowl

The captain that wins the toss might prefer to bowl first at the venue. The pitch surface is expected to be slow and low bounce, especially during the early phase of the game. As the game progresses, it is likely to get better to bat on. 

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