Nepal lost to Canada by 24 runs in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday, falling short while chasing a target of 257. Nepal were bowled out for 232 in 46 overs, with Arjun Kumal leading the innings with 87 runs. The result leaves Nepal needing a win against Oman in their final match to secure a top-six finish.
Kumal leads Nepal’s chase
Kumal was Nepal’s top scorer, making 87 as the team pursued Canada’s target. His innings was the highest individual score for Nepal in the match, but the total was not enough to carry the side to victory. Nepal were dismissed for 232, ending their chase after 46 overs.
The target of 257 gave Nepal a clear total to pursue, but they finished short of it. Canada’s 24-run win means Nepal could not take the result they needed from Saturday’s fixture. The match outcome now places added importance on Nepal’s final game of the series.
No other individual batting figures were available in the match summary. The scoreline, however, confirms that Nepal’s innings ended before completing the full 50 overs, with the side bowled out at 232.
Oman match becomes crucial
Nepal’s next and final match is against Oman. The team needs to win that game to secure a top-six finish in the league, according to the match summary. Saturday’s defeat therefore leaves Nepal with a direct task: take victory in the final fixture to reach that target.
The Canada result is a setback at a consequential point in the campaign. Rather than settling their position with a win, Nepal must now focus on the Oman match, where the outcome will determine whether they achieve the top-six finish they are seeking.
What Nepal need
- Nepal were bowled out for 232 in 46 overs while chasing 257 against Canada.
- Arjun Kumal top-scored with 87 runs.
- Nepal need to beat Oman in their final match to secure a top-six finish.
The defeat by Canada closes one opportunity for Nepal, but the path described for the team remains clear. A win against Oman in the final match would secure the top-six finish; Nepal will need to respond to Saturday’s loss with a victory in that fixture.
