In a thrilling encounter on May 1, 2026, Dipendra Singh Airee scored a crucial century to lead Nepal to a narrow victory over the United Arab Emirates at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground.
Nepal faced challenging conditions due to rain, which affected the match. Despite this, they managed to post a total of 289 runs in their allotted 50 overs.
Airee anchored the innings with an impressive 100 runs off just 94 balls. This performance marked his second ODI century, showcasing his growing prowess in international cricket.
Alongside Airee, Binod Bhandari contributed significantly with 56 runs, while Gulshan Jha added 44 runs. Rohit Paudel also chipped in with 39 runs.
The match concluded dramatically as Nepal won by just 6 runs via the DLS method. The UAE bowlers Ajay Kumar and Junaid Siddique each took 2 wickets, but it wasn’t enough to secure victory for their team.
This win is vital for Nepal’s standing in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. It highlights their potential and resilience in ODI cricket.
Airee’s performance not only boosted his personal cricket statistics but also provided momentum for Nepal cricket moving forward. The team will look to build on this success in their upcoming matches.
The victory against UAE underscores the competitive nature of the league and sets the stage for intense future encounters.
Nepal’s next challenge will be crucial as they aim to maintain their winning streak and improve their position in the standings.
