United Arab Emirates vs Nepal Score, Match 97 of Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27

OUT! Caught. Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Paudel. Nepal clinch a convincing 37-run victory over the UAE, bowling them out for 163 in what turned out to be a disciplined all-round performance. Chasing a modest target, the UAE never quite found momentum, with the top order failing to establish any meaningful partnerships. There were brief sparks of resistance in the middle order, as Harpreet Singh, Akshdeep Nath, and Muhammad Waseem each played fighting hands, but their efforts lacked the support needed to mount a serious chase. Nepal's bowling unit deserves full credit for maintaining relentless pressure throughout. Karan KC was the standout performer, ripping through the lineup with a superb four-wicket haul, while the rest of the attack backed him up effectively throughout. Dipendra Singh Airee is the Player of the Match.

Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Airee.

SIX! Sompal Kami to Junaid Siddique. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Sompal Kami to Junaid Siddique. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Sompal Kami to Ajay Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Paudel.

Sompal Kami to Junaid Siddique. Slower ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to backward point for 1 run, shy attempt by Sheikh.

Sompal Kami to Junaid Siddique. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Airee.

Sompal Kami to Ajay Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Junaid Siddique. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad back to bowler for no runs.

APPEAL! Sandeep Lamichhane to Junaid Siddique. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad to first slip for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The umpire is not convinced.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Junaid Siddique. Googly length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

OUT! Stumped. Sandeep Lamichhane to Nilansh Keswani. Googly length ball, outside off stump down the track Slog, missed, by Sheikh. Nilansh Keswani misses it completely, and Aasif Sheikh does the rest behind the stumps.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Nilansh Keswani. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Nilansh Keswani. Googly length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahamad.

Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Airee.

Karan KC to Ajay Kumar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Airee.

OUT! Caught. Karan KC to Haider Ali. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Ahamad. Basir Ahamad makes no mistake.

Karan KC to Haider Ali. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Paudel.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Nilansh Keswani. Googly length ball, down leg side on the back foot driving, Played to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Airee.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Haider Ali. Googly length ball, down leg side on the front foot pushing, outside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Chhetri.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Haider Ali. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Late Cut, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Haider Ali. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Haider Ali. Googly length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Bhurtel.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Haider Ali. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Sheikh.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Haider Ali. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chhetri.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Nilansh Keswani. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by Sharki.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Nilansh Keswani. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by Sharki.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Nilansh Keswani. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Paudel.