Nepal Bowlers Dismantle Oman
Oman endured a disastrous start after being put under pressure by Nepal's disciplined bowling attack. The top order collapsed early, losing three wickets for just nine runs.
Mohammed Al Balushi, Shuaib Al Balushi and Nawed Al Balushi all departed cheaply as Nepal seized control of the match.
Middle-order batter Sufyan Mehmood fought a lone battle for Oman, scoring a determined 38 runs off 42 balls, while Zubair Al Balushi contributed a quick 22 from 14 deliveries.
However, wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals, preventing Oman from building any substantial partnerships.
Nepal's bowling unit delivered a complete team effort:
Karan KC: 3/20
Sandeep Lamichhane: 2/19
Sompal Kami: 2/26
Dipendra Singh Airee: 1/8
Kushal Malla: 1/1
Shahab Alam: 1/19
Oman were eventually bowled out for 94 runs in 19.4 overs.
Explosive Start Makes Chase Easy
Chasing a modest target of 95, Nepal came out with aggressive intent.
Opening batter Kushal Bhurtel smashed 20 runs from just 8 balls, including three boundaries and a six, giving Nepal a flying start.
Although Oman managed to remove Bhurtel and wicketkeeper Aasif Sheikh early, the result was never in doubt.
Captain Rohit Paudel anchored the innings with an unbeaten 21 off 20 balls, while Lokesh Bam played a stunning match-winning knock of 44 not out from just 26 deliveries, hitting seven fours and one six.
The pair shared an unbeaten partnership that guided Nepal comfortably across the finish line.
Nepal reached 95/2 in only 9.2 overs, winning the match with more than ten overs to spare.
Match Summary
Oman Innings: 94 All Out (19.4 Overs)
Top Scorers:
Sufyan Mehmood – 38
Zubair Al Balushi – 22
Abdul Jalil – 16
Best Bowlers:
Karan KC – 3/20
Sandeep Lamichhane – 2/19
Sompal Kami – 2/26
Nepal Innings: 95/2 (9.2 Overs)
Top Scorers:
Lokesh Bam – 44* (26)
Rohit Paudel – 21* (20)
Kushal Bhurtel – 20 (8)
Best Bowler for Oman:
Sameer Othman – 2/36
Player of the Match
Lokesh Bam (Nepal)
His unbeaten 44 off 26 balls ensured Nepal completed the chase quickly and boosted their net confidence heading into the final.
Key Highlights
✅ Nepal won by 8 wickets
✅ Chased 95 in just 9.2 overs
✅ Karan KC picked up 3 wickets
✅ Lokesh Bam remained unbeaten on 44
✅ Nepal qualified for the Asian Games Qualifier Final
Final Result
Oman – 94 All Out (19.4 Overs)
Nepal – 95/2 (9.2 Overs)
Nepal won by 8 wickets and advanced to the Final of the Asian Games Qualifier 2026.
Nepal's dominant display with both bat and ball underlined their title credentials as they marched confidently into the tournament final.
Singapore, June 7, 2026 – Nepal produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Oman by eight wi...
MATCH HIGHLIGHTED
June 07, 2026
NEP vs OMA, 1st semi-final Asian Games Qualifier, Jun 07 2026-Nepal Storm Into Asian Games Qualifier Final With Dominant Win Over Oman
Singapore, June 7, 2026 – Nepal produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Oman by eight wickets in the first semi-final of the Asian Games Qualifier. After bowling Oman out for just 94 runs, Nepal chased down the target in only 9.2 overs to secure their place in the final.
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