Nepal aims to leverage home advantage against Oman in their upcoming ICC CWC League 2 match on April 29, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for better standings in the league.
Currently, Oman sits at the third position on the ICC CWC League 2 points table with 13 wins and 9 losses. They feature standout players like Jatinder Singh, who has scored a remarkable 620 runs, and Shakeel Ahmad, who leads with an impressive tally of 44 wickets. In contrast, Nepal finds itself lower on the table at seventh place, having secured only 6 wins against 13 losses. Their top performer is Aarif Sheikh with 478 runs, while Sandeep Lamichhane has taken 25 wickets.
That context matters because Nepal recently claimed victory against UAE by a solid margin of 37 runs. This win could provide them with the momentum they need as they face Oman, who lost their last match to UAE by 25 runs. Both teams are looking to bounce back and assert themselves in this critical stage of the tournament.
The average first innings total at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is around 215 runs, while the second innings average drops slightly to about 195 runs. Observers anticipate that if Nepal bats first, they could aim for a score exceeding 245 runs. Oman’s predicted score if they bat first is estimated to be over 220 runs.
As the teams prepare for this encounter, all eyes will be on key players like Karan KC and Anil Kumar Sah from Nepal’s A squad. Their performance could significantly influence the outcome of this match. Fans will be eager to see if Nepal can harness their home advantage effectively against a competitive Omani side.