Scorecards / 2026 / United Arab Emirates v Nepal
Twenty20 International · United Arab Emirates tour of NepalUnited Arab Emirates v Nepal: T20I scorecard, 21 Apr 2026
Nepal won by 8 wickets. 21 Apr 2026, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kirtipur.
Result
Runs per over- Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kirtipur
United Arab Emirates: runs per over Nepal: runs per over
United Arab Emirates innings
128/8 (20 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseem Muhammadlbw b H Dhami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Adeeb Usmanilbw b S Lamichhane | 30 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 136.4 |
| A Sharafuc Lokesh Bam b NK Yadav | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Harpreet Singhlbw b H Dhami | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| AD Nathnot out | 53 | 42 | 3 | 4 | 126.2 |
| Shoaib Khanc H Dhami b Shahab Alam | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Nilansh Keswanirun out (DS Airee/Lokesh Bam) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Muhammad Arfanc DS Airee b S Lamichhane | 32 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 88.9 |
| Khuzaima Tanveerc DS Airee b S Lamichhane | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Zuhaib Zubairnot out | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.0 |
| Extras | 3 (b 1, lb 0, w 1, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 128/8 (20 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Ajay Kumar
Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Waseem Muhammad, 0.1 ov); 2-15 (A Sharafu, 1.4 ov); 3-20 (Harpreet Singh, 2.2 ov); 4-47 (Adeeb Usmani, 6.3 ov); 5-48 (Shoaib Khan, 7.3 ov); 6-48 (Nilansh Keswani, 7.5 ov); 7-112 (Muhammad Arfan, 18.2 ov); 8-112 (Khuzaima Tanveer, 18.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H Dhami | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5.00 |
| NK Yadav | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Shahab Alam | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 |
| S Lamichhane | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1.50 |
| DS Airee | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 |
| Santosh Yadav | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Gulsan Jha | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 |
Nepal innings
129/2 (15.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Bhurtelnot out | 84 | 57 | 12 | 2 | 147.4 |
| Kushal Mallac Waseem Muhammad b Muhammad Arfan | 19 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 111.8 |
| Santosh Yadavst Adeeb Usmani b Nilansh Keswani | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| DS Aireenot out | 23 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 135.3 |
| Extras | 2 (b 0, lb 0, w 2, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 129/2 (15.5 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: Lokesh Bam, S Lamichhane, Shahab Alam, Gulsan Jha, H Dhami, NK Yadav, Aarif Sheikh
Fall of wickets: 1-67 (Kushal Malla, 7.3 ov); 2-71 (Santosh Yadav, 8.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kumar | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | 3 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Nilansh Keswani | 3.5 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 8.09 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Zuhaib Zubair | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
Match summary
United Arab Emirates played Nepal in a men's Twenty20 International at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kirtipur on 21 April 2026, part of United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal. Nepal won by 8 wickets.
Nepal won the toss and chose to field.
K Bhurtel was named player of the match.
On 21 April 2026 the on-field umpires were BB Pradhan and VK Jha, with WC Labrooy as match referee.
How the innings went
United Arab Emirates made 128/8 in 20 overs. AD Nath top-scored with 53 from 42 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. S Lamichhane took 3 for 6. The biggest stand before a wicket was 64 runs between Muhammad Arfan and AD Nath.
Nepal made 129/2 in 15.5 overs. K Bhurtel top-scored with 84 from 57 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Muhammad Arfan took 1 for 19. The biggest stand before a wicket was 67 runs between Kushal Malla and K Bhurtel.
Extras
United Arab Emirates's innings of 128/8 in 20 overs included 3 extras: 1 wides, 1 no-balls, 1 byes and 0 leg byes. Nepal's innings of 129/2 in 15.5 overs included 2 extras: 2 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won United Arab Emirates v Nepal on 21 April 2026?
Nepal won by 8 wickets.
Who top-scored in United Arab Emirates v Nepal?
K Bhurtel scored 84 from 57 balls for Nepal, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in United Arab Emirates v Nepal?
S Lamichhane, with 3 for 6.
What was the highest partnership?
67 runs between Kushal Malla and K Bhurtel for Nepal.
Who won the toss?
Nepal, who chose to field.
Where was United Arab Emirates v Nepal played?
At Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kirtipur, on 21 April 2026.