Nepal vs Oman, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction 18 September 2024

NEP vs OMA Match Prediction & Analysis

Nepal will be looking to break their two-match losing streak when they face Oman in the 28th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-2027 played at Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City on Wednesday.

With one win out of five matches played, Nepal currently lying in the bottom half of the World Cup League Two. Captain Rohit Paudel will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this fixture.

On the other hand, Oman finally managed to end their winless streak with a much-needed win over Namibia. Captain Aqib Ilyas will be hoping that the side can maintain their standards in all three departments.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aasif Sheikh, Khushal Bhurtel, captain Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee and Bhim Sharki to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, tail-ender Karan KC scored 27 runs off 24 balls with the help of two boundaries and two sixes. Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane scored 22 runs off 16 balls with the help of one four and two sixes.

Earlier in the innings, wicket-keeper Aasif Sheikh scored 20 runs of 30 balls with the help of three fours, whereas Bhim Sharki chipped in with 18 runs off 30 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha and Sompal Kami to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Sompal Kami and Lalit Rajbanshi bowled well for Nepal and claimed two wickets apiece.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Oman Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Zeeshan Maqsood, captain Aqib Ilyas, Khalid Kail, wicket-keeper Pratik-Athavale and Kashyap Prajapati to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Aqib Ilyas led from the front with the bat for Oman and scored a match-winning knock of 68 runs off 129 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six. He was well ed by Khalid Kail, who scored 43 runs off 56 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Jay Odedra, Fayyaz Butt and Shoaib Khan to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Bilal Khan was the pick of the bowlers for Oman and claimed 3 for 50 in 10 overs. Besides Khan, Fayyaz Butt bowled well for Oman and finished with figures of 2 for 37 in nine overs.

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Pratik Athavale (wk), Kashyap Prajapati, Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Jay Odedra, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

Weather Conditions

The average first innings score at Maple Leaf North-West Ground in one-day internationals is 240 runs. The highest total posted here is West Indies 303 for 4 against Canada at King City. The West Indies won by 49 runs.

The weather forecast for the game is going to be clear skies with a gentle breeze.

NEP vs OMA Pitch Report

Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada is going to host the 28th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-2027 played between Nepal and Oman.

Toss: To Bowl

Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City has been a great venue for chasing, with 4 of the last seven matches played won by batting second. With that record in mind, both the captains will be keen to win the toss, and bowl first.