Nep vs Oma: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two Match Update

By Ananya Rao / 10.03.2026

Nepal vs Oman: A Crucial Encounter

Nepal will face Oman on March 10, 2026, at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, in a pivotal match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Currently, Nepal sits in the second-bottom position in the points table with only 5 wins out of 20 matches, while Oman is in a stronger position, holding 11 wins in the same number of matches.

Aasif Sheikh leads Nepal’s batting with 409 runs, closely followed by Rohit Paudel with 431 runs, and Aarif Sheikh, who is the top run-scorer for Nepal with 463 runs. On the bowling front, Sandeep Lamichhane has been a standout performer, taking 23 wickets so far.

For Oman, Jatinder Singh has been impressive, scoring 484 runs in just 15 innings, while Shakeel Ahmed has excelled with the ball, claiming 39 wickets in 15 matches. Oman is pushing hard for a top-four finish to secure their progress into the next round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

The weather forecast for the match indicates light rain with a 30-40% chance of precipitation, which could affect play. Additionally, the pitch at Mulpani Cricket Ground is expected to be slow with low bounce, which may influence the strategies of both teams.

Winning the toss could be crucial, as the captain may prefer to bowl first, taking advantage of any early moisture on the pitch. Nepal’s recent struggles in League Two have raised concerns about their ability to compete effectively, while Oman aims to capitalize on their current form.

As the match approaches, both teams will be keen to secure valuable points, with Nepal looking to improve its standing and Oman striving to solidify its position in the league. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final team line-ups and any last-minute changes due to weather conditions.