Match Preview
NEP vs UAE: The second one-day international between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates will be played on Wednesday, 16th November 2022. The UAE is in Nepal for a three-ODI series. The UAE leads the series 1-0.
The first ODI of the United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal, 2022 was played on 14th November 2022. The hosts won the toss and decided to field first. UAE’s opening duo got off to a great start. The middle order took the momentum forward and put on a total of 263 at the end of 50 overs.
In reply, sparing a couple of guys, Nepal’s batting order collapsed. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals. The inability to build a stable partnership cost them the game. They fell short of 84 runs at the end of the inning. Hence, the second game will be a must-win for Nepal, which is looking to stay alive in the series.
Match Details for NEP vs UAE
Series: United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal, 2022
Date: 16th November 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:45 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Pitch Report for NEP vs UAE
The pitch is great for batting. UAE utilized the conditions pretty well in the first match. The surface is likely to remain the same for the second game as well. Hence, we expect a high-scoring game. Batting first looks like a good option on this wicket.
Probable Playing XI
Nepal
Gyanendra Malla, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel (captain), Aasif Sheikh (wicket-keeper), Arjun Saud, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Harishankar Shah, Lalit Rajbanshi
United Arab Emirates
Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind (wicket-keeper), Chundangapoyil Rizwan (captain), Basil Hameed, Rohan Mustafa, Hazrat Bilal, Aayan Afzal Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Ahmed Raza, Zahoor Khan
Match Predictions for NEP vs UAE
UAE is the probable winner of this match. They completely outclassed Nepal in the first game. Moreover, their experience is to their advantage in this matchup. Meanwhile, Nepal has to win this game by hook or by crook to stay alive in this series. They are down 1-0, and a loss here would put an end to their hopes of a comeback. The team looks unsettled at the moment, and the new skipper, Rohit Paudel, is handed a tough challenge to lead the side for the first time.
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