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Twenty20 International · ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP QualifierNepal v United Arab Emirates: T20I scorecard, 12 Oct 2025
Nepal won by 1 run. 12 Oct 2025, Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat.
Result
Runs per over- Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat
Nepal: runs per over United Arab Emirates: runs per over
Nepal innings
140/6 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Bhurtellbw b H Kaushik | 28 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 107.7 |
| Aasif Sheikhb D Parashar | 51 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 108.5 |
| RK Paudelc Muhammad Farooq b Muhammad Rohid | 20 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 105.3 |
| Kushal Mallac R Chopra b Zahid Ali | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 90.9 |
| DS Aireec Waseem Muhammad b Haider Ali | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 |
| Gulsan Jhac Muhammad Farooq b Junaid Siddique | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 280.0 |
| S Joranot out | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Sompal Kaminot out | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 6 (b 1, lb 1, w 4, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 140/6 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: S Lamichhane, LN Rajbanshi, NK Yadav
Fall of wickets: 1-56 (K Bhurtel, 7.5 ov); 2-95 (RK Paudel, 14.2 ov); 3-103 (Aasif Sheikh, 15.6 ov); 4-111 (DS Airee, 16.5 ov); 5-126 (Gulsan Jha, 17.6 ov); 6-128 (Kushal Malla, 18.2 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Muhammad Rohid | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Zahid Ali | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Haider Ali | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| H Kaushik | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 7.50 |
| D Parashar | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
United Arab Emirates innings
139/9 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Figy Johnst Aasif Sheikh b DS Airee | 19 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 65.5 |
| Waseem Muhammadc K Bhurtel b Sompal Kami | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| A Sharafub DS Airee | 58 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 145.0 |
| R Choprarun out (DS Airee) | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.6 |
| H Kaushikc NK Yadav b Gulsan Jha | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| D Parasharc S Jora b DS Airee | 32 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 177.8 |
| Basil Hameedb S Lamichhane | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Zahid Alirun out (Aasif Sheikh/RK Paudel) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Haider Alirun out (Aasif Sheikh/S Jora) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Junaid Siddiquenot out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Extras | 8 (b 0, lb 1, w 7, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 139/9 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Muhammad Rohid
Fall of wickets: 1-2 (Waseem Muhammad, 1.5 ov); 2-83 (J Figy John, 11.2 ov); 3-88 (A Sharafu, 13.1 ov); 4-91 (H Kaushik, 14.1 ov); 5-96 (R Chopra, 15.2 ov); 6-96 (Basil Hameed, 15.3 ov); 7-138 (D Parashar, 19.4 ov); 8-138 (Haider Ali, 19.5 ov); 9-139 (Zahid Ali, 19.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN Rajbanshi | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Sompal Kami | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| DS Airee | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| NK Yadav | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.33 |
| Gulsan Jha | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.50 |
| S Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
Match summary
Nepal played United Arab Emirates in a men's Twenty20 International at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat on 12 October 2025, part of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier. Nepal won by 1 run.
Nepal won the toss and chose to bat.
DS Airee was named player of the match.
On 12 October 2025 the on-field umpires were Masudur Rahman and Rashid Riaz, with Kent Hannam as match referee.
How the innings went
Nepal made 140/6 in 20 overs. Aasif Sheikh top-scored with 51 from 47 balls, including 4 fours and 1 sixes. D Parashar took 1 for 10. The biggest stand before a wicket was 56 runs between K Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh.
United Arab Emirates made 139/9 in 20 overs. A Sharafu top-scored with 58 from 40 balls, including 3 fours and 5 sixes. DS Airee took 3 for 22. The biggest stand before a wicket was 81 runs between J Figy John and A Sharafu.
Extras
Nepal's innings of 140/6 in 20 overs included 6 extras: 4 wides, 0 no-balls, 1 byes and 1 leg byes. United Arab Emirates's innings of 139/9 in 20 overs included 8 extras: 7 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 1 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Nepal v United Arab Emirates on 12 October 2025?
Nepal won by 1 run.
Who top-scored in Nepal v United Arab Emirates?
A Sharafu scored 58 from 40 balls for United Arab Emirates, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Nepal v United Arab Emirates?
DS Airee, with 3 for 22.
What was the highest partnership?
81 runs between J Figy John and A Sharafu for United Arab Emirates.
Who won the toss?
Nepal, who chose to bat.
Where was Nepal v United Arab Emirates played?
At Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat, on 12 October 2025.