ICC CWC League 2: Nepal vs Oman 99th ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between NEP vs OMA ODI match?

Oman will look to end their two-match winless streak in the tournament when they take on Nepal in the 99th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Wednesday. The match is scheduled to be played at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal. While Oman seeks to improve their performance, Nepal desperately needs a win here to move up in the table.

Nepal

Nepal ended their struggling form with an impressive 37-run victory over the UAE last time out. It was a low-scoring, thrilling match, and the end result must have boosted the morale of the hosts. While batting first, Nepal were bowled out for just 200 runs in 48.2 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee topped the batting chart with a brilliant 75-run score. Kushal Bhurtel scored a fighting knock of 24 runs with his bat. In bowling, Nepal had a terrific bowling display from their bowlers, bowling out the UAE team for just 163 runs. Karan KC had an outstanding performance on his day, taking four wickets for just 19 runs. The hosts are still sitting in seventh spot of the points table. 

Oman

Meanwhile, Oman suffered a tragic loss to the UAE, losing a thrilling match by 25 runs. They are sitting in third spot on the leaderboard with 29 points collected from 25 matches. While chasing a target of 268 runs, Oman could only manage to score 243 runs and were bowled out in 47.5 overs. Vinayak Shukla was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 58 runs. Jatinder Singh also scored 46 runs. In bowling, Shah Faisal bowled well, taking three wickets in his spell. 

NEP vs OMA 99th ODI Match Details

NEP vs OMA Pitch Report

The surface at Tribhuvan University Ground offers a balanced contest between batting and bowling. During the early stages of the gameplay, pacers are likely to get good assistance, but as the game progresses, spinners will get their turn and will come in handy. It will be a good opportunity for the batters to score runs, but they will have to spend time. The average first innings total in 2022 was just 219 at this venue, but it is likely to go above this score in this match. 

NEP vs OMA Weather Report

The weather in Nepal is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The temperature is expected to be around 31° C with 61% humidity. 

NEP vs OMA Head-to-Head Records

NEP vs OMA ODI Probable XI

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

• Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Jiten Ramanandi, Pruthvikumar Damubhai Macchi, Hammad Mirza (wk), Sandeep Goud, Jay Odedra, Hashir Anwar Dafedar, Vinayak Shukla, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Wasim Ali, Faisal Shah

Players To Watch Out For In the NEP vs OMA ODI Match

• Dipendra Singh Airee | NEP: This pace bowling all-rounder plays a crucial role for the team; his last seven innings in the ICC CWC League 2 read 76, 37, 75, 23, 40, 16, and 56. He grabbed the POTM award for his brilliant half-century in the last match. His lower-order contributions can play a key role in Nepal's victory in the upcoming matches. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

• Jatinder Singh | OMA: The 37-year-old batter has been in terrific form lately, having a decent strike rate of 75.79 in the tournament. He is someone who can play a good knock with his bat after settling down at the crease. He did the same in the last outing, scoring 46 runs against the UAE in a crucial match. Overall, he has 620 runs in 19 innings. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

NEP vs OMA ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last five ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on all five occasions. 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 14 out of the total 36 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 22. This makes it clear that the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first and try to restrict the other team from scoring above par.

NEP vs OMA ODI Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: OMA (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-42
• NEP Total: 220-230
• Match Winner: Oman

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: NEP (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-43
• UAE Total: 250-260
• Match Winner: Oman

Who will win today's NEP vs OMA ODI match?

Based on the recent form of both teams, this match is likely to be more tilted towards the Oman team. They hold a psychological edge as they will be coming into this game having defeated Nepal five times in the total 8 face-offs against each other. However, Nepal will look to continue their dominance after their recent victory. Oman has a solid team for the tournament, but Nepal shouldn't be taken lightly.