Nepal sets 257-run target for Oman in ICC world cup league 2 clash

Kathmandu: Nepal has set Oman a target of 257 runs in the triangular series under the ICC World Cup League 2 cricket tournament.

Batting first after winning the toss at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Rakhitipur, Nepal scored 256 runs in 49.5 overs, losing all wickets.

Nepal came under early pressure after Binod Bhandari was dismissed for a duck. However, Asif Sheikh and Arjun Kumal steadied the innings with a crucial partnership for the second wicket.

Asif Sheikh led the scoring with a well-played 94 runs, including 7 fours and 5 sixes. Arjun Kumal contributed 48 runs, while Dipendra Singh Airi added 33 runs in the middle order.

In the final overs, Arif Sheikh played an aggressive innings, scoring 43 runs off 24 balls to help Nepal reach a competitive total. For Oman, Nadeem Khan took 3 wickets, while Shakeel Ahmed and Hasnain Shah claimed 2 wickets each.

Oman has now begun its innings in reply.