ICC CWC League 2: Nepal vs UAE 97th ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between NEP vs UAE ODI match?

Nepal will look to end their four-match winless streak in the tournament when they take on the UAE in the 97th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Saturday. The match is scheduled to be played at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal. 

Nepal

Nepal has been struggling with a poor run of form, losing their fourth match on a trot. They are coming into this match after losing to the UAE by 4 wickets in November last year. While batting first, they scored 239 for the loss of 9 wickets, thanks to the fighting knocks from Bhim Sharki (48) and Kushal Malla (45). In reply, the UAE chased it down in just 49.1 overs with 4 wickets in hand. Karan KC was their star bowler, taking three wickets in his spell. The hosts are currently sitting in 7th spot on the ICC CWC League 2 leaderboard. 

UAE

Meanwhile, the UAE would have gained some confidence after defeating Nepal in their previous outing by 4 wickets. They chased down a target os 240 runs with 4 wickets in hand, thanks to the match-winning half-centuries from Muhammad Waseem (76) and Mohammad Shahdad (96). They are currently sitting a spot below their rivals on the points table with 10 points. 

NEP vs UAE 97th ODI Match Details

NEP vs UAE ODI Match Details
Match	Nepal vs UAE 97th ODI Match ICC CWC League 2
Date and Time	Saturday, April 25th; 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 2022 was just 219 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	17
Won by Nepal	9
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: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra (wk), Simranjeet Singh, Syed Haider Wasi, Muhammad Shahdad, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Junaid Siddique, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Shoaib Khan

   

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

• Aaryansh Sharma | UAE: The 21-year-old 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 has scored 334 runs in 15 matches of the ongoing ICC CWC League 2. 

• Rohit Paudel | NEP: The 23-year-old all-rounder and skipper has been in terrific form lately. He has played 17 innings in the ongoing ICC CWC League 2 and has scored 431 runs, including one century and two half-centuries. He has scored a century against the UAE team, proving his worth for the team in crunch situations. He has also taken 4 wickets in 6 bowling innings. He will be the player to watch out for.

• Dipendra Singh Airee | NEP: This pace bowling all-rounder plays a crucial role for the team; his last six innings in the ICC CWC League 2 read 37, 75, 23, 40, 16, and 56. Moreover, he has taken 5 wickets in the campaign. 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.

NEP vs UAE ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

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

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 12 out of the total 34 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: 220-230
• 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?

Based on the recent form of both teams, this match is likely to be more tilted towards the UAE team. They hold a psychological edge as they will be coming into this game having already defeated Nepal twice recently. However, Nepal will look to avenge with a better performance than last time. The UAE has a solid team for the tournament, but Nepal shouldn't be taken lightly.