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Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Scorecard · T20I 2026

T20 Internationals
Result
NPL
104/8
17 ov
Result
United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (D/L method)
UAE
78/4
8.5 ov
Sandeep Lamichhane
Statz MVP
Sandeep Lamichhane
118
Rating
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UAE Clinch T20I Win in Kirtipur as Lamichhane Stars in Defeat

United Arab Emirates claimed a six-wicket victory over Nepal in Kirtipur on Monday, courtesy of the Duckworth-Lewis method – but not before Sandeep Lamichhane gave his side every chance with a stunning 3/8 that ripped through the UAE top order.

Nepal posted 104/8 from 17 overs in a match reduced by rain, with the innings never finding the momentum it needed. Dipendra Singh Airee top-scored with an unbeaten 31 from 33 balls, but only Kushal Bhurtel (16 off 9, SR 177.78) offered anything close to a power surge at the top. Kushal Malla got 17 but consumed 21 deliveries, and a procession of low-impact contributions left Nepal well short of what this ground can offer.

Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair was the pick of the UAE attack with 2/15 from 2.1 overs – named Player of the Match for his decisive burst with the new ball. Junaid Siddique supported with 2/18 from three.

When UAE came to bat, the revised target looked well within reach – and Lamichhane made them work for every run. The leg-spinner tore into the top three: Muhammad Waseem caught at mid-off for 33 off 15 (SR 220), Adeeb Usmani lbw for 2, Harpreet Singh Bhatia caught at mid-wicket for 2. Three wickets from two overs, figures of 3/8 at an economy of 4.00 – genuinely outstanding.

But the damage was done too late. Alishan Sharafu steadied with 18 off 15, and Akshdeep Nath finished things with an unbeaten 17 off 8 (SR 212.5). UAE reached their target of 78 with 7 balls to spare.

Statz Rating – Top Performers

Statz Cricket’s match impact model ranked Sandeep Lamichhane as the standout performer despite being on the losing side, earning an 85.0/100 rating – the highest in the match. His wicket-taking at a critical phase of the UAE chase drove the score even in defeat.

Muhammad Waseem‘s aggressive 33 earned a 52.6 rating in a short innings where context mattered. Akshdeep Nath (33.0) and Junaid Siddique (31.1) rounded out the top four on the UAE side.

Full ratings at statz.ai/cricket/fixtures/69745/nepal-vs-united-arab-emirates.

Scorecard Summary

Nepal – 104/8 (17 overs)

  • Dipendra Singh Airee: 31* (33b)
  • Kushal Bhurtel: 16 (9b, SR 177.78)
  • Kushal Malla: 17 (21b)
  • Basir Ahamad: 14 (11b)

UAE bowling: Junaid Siddique 2/18, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair 2/15, Muhammad Arfan 1/20, Haider Ali 1/32

UAE – 78/4 (8.5 overs, D/L method)

  • Muhammad Waseem: 33 (15b, SR 220, 3×4 3×6)
  • Alishan Sharafu: 18 (15b)
  • Akshdeep Nath: 17* (8b)

Nepal bowling: Sandeep Lamichhane 3/8 (2 overs, Econ 4.00), Kushal Malla 1/18

View the full scorecard and Statz Ratings at statz.ai/cricket/fixtures/69745/nepal-vs-united-arab-emirates

Match played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur – T20 Internationals

Nepal vs United Arab Emirates: result and key facts

United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (D/L method) in T20I 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on 20 April 2026. Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 33 off 15 balls and Sandeep Lamichhane took 3/8.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) (D/L method).

When and where was Nepal vs United Arab Emirates played?

Nepal vs United Arab Emirates was played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Monday 20 April 2026, in T20I 2026.

What were the final scores in Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

Nepal scored 104/8 in 17 overs. United Arab Emirates scored 78/4 in 8.5 overs.

Who was the Statz MVP in Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

Sandeep Lamichhane was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 118/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.

Who was the top run-scorer in Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 33 off 15 balls.

Who took the most wickets in Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

Sandeep Lamichhane took 3/8 in 2 overs.

Who played in Nepal vs United Arab Emirates?

Nepal XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Saud (wk), Sundeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Basir Ahamad, Gulsan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Sher Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Hemant Dhami. United Arab Emirates XI: Muhammad Waseem (c), Adeeb Usmani (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Akshdeep Nath, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Khuzaima Tanveer, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair.