ICC CWC League 2: Nepal vs UAE 100th ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between NEP vs UAE ODI match?

Nepal will look to get back to their winning track in the tournament when they take on the UAE in the 100th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Friday, May 1st. The match is scheduled to be played at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal. While Nepal looks to bounce back, the UAE will look to continue their momentum after their terrific win over Oman recently.

Nepal

Nepal had a success against the UAE in the 97th ODI of the ICC CWC League 2, where they defeated this side by 37 runs. The momentum didn't last long as they fell short in their next game, losing to Oman by 102 runs via the DLS method. While batting first, Oman had a brilliant day with their batting, scoring 305 runs for 8 wickets in their 50 overs. The match was interrupted by rain, and the new DLS target for Nepal was 258 in just 36.5 overs. In reply, Nepal only managed to reach 155 for the loss of 7 wickets. Sompal Kami was the star bowler, taking four wickets in his bowling spell. While Dipendra Singh Airee scored 60 runs with his bat. Nepal, however, is doing better in the tournament as they are sitting one spot above their opponent in the points table with 14 points.

UAE

Meanwhile, the UAE would be aiming to get its second consecutive victory by avenging the recent loss against Nepal. They have their winning confidence on their back as they defeated Oman recently by 25 runs. They are sitting in 8th spot with just 12 points. In the last match against Oman, the UAE posted a challenging total of 268 for 7 in their innings, thanks to the brilliant century from Aaryansh Sharma (105). Adeeb Usmani and Harpreet Singh also played well, scoring their respective half-centuries. In reply, Oman was bowled out for 243 runs. Ajay Kumar wreaked havoc on the batting lineup of Oman by taking six wickets for just 35 runs. 

NEP vs UAE 100th ODI Match Details

NEP vs UAE ODI Match Details
Match	Nepal vs UAE 100th ODI Match ICC CWC League 2
Date and Time	Friday, May 1st; 9:15 a.m. IST
Venue	Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur, Nepal
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV - N/A, Live Stream - Fan Code app and website

NEP vs UAE 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 2026 was just 230 at this venue, but it is likely to go above this score in this match. 

NEP vs UAE 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 UAE Head-to-Head Records

NEP vs UAE head-to-head (in ODIs)
Match Played	18
Won by Nepal	10
Won by UAE	8
Tied	0
No Result	0

NEP vs UAE 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

• UAE: Adeeb Usmani, Muhammad Waseem, Nilansh Keswani, Akashdeep Nath, Syed Haider Wasi, Muhammad Shahdad, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Junaid Siddique, Ajay Kumar, Khuzaima Tanveer, Haider Ali

   

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

• Aaryansh Sharma | UAE: This wicketkeeper batter has been one of the standout batters for the team in the tournament, who is displaying great talent. He is one batter who can contribute with his batting in tough situations. He kept his form going in the last match against Oman, where he scored 105 runs off 125 deliveries. He has scored 457 runs in 17 matches of the ongoing ICC CWC League 2. 

• Rohit Paudel | NEP: The Nepal skipper has been playing decent cricket lately, especially how he has performed in the ICC CWC League 2. He has played 19 innings in the ongoing tournament and has scored 443 runs, including one century and two half-centuries. He has a stellar record against the UAE team, proving his worth for the team in crunch situations. He will be the player to watch out for.

• Dipendra Singh Airee | NEP: This bowling all-rounder has been playing a crucial role for the team. He is one of those standout players on the team who is capable of winning any game with his all-around performance. His lower-order contributions can play a key role in Nepal's victory in the upcoming matches. He will be coming into this match after scoring 75 against the UAE and 60 in the recent clash against Oman. Overall, he has scored 487 runs in 16 innings. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

NEP vs UAE ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

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

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 15 out of the total 37 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 UAE ODI Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: UAE (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-42
• NEP Total: 250-260
• Match Winner: UAE

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Nepal (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• UAE Total: 210-230
• Match Winner: Nepal

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

Nepal is slightly ahead in their head-to-head clash against the UAE team in ODIs; they will start this game as favourites to win. Moreover, they defeated the UAE in the recent clash, which will already give them a psychological edge for this match. They have their home advantage, where their players can dominante with their performance against this UAE side.