Nepal and the United Arab Emirates face off in the 2nd T20I at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. After losing the rain-curtailed series opener by 6 wickets (DLS), Nepal is looking to level the two-match series today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Live Match Status
- Toss: Nepal won the toss and elected to field first.
- Current Score: UAE is 14/1 after 1.1 overs.
- Key Moment: Nepal’s Hemant Dhami struck early, dismissing UAE captain Muhammad Waseem for a duck (0 off 1 ball) in the first over.
- Current Batters: Adeeb Usmani (13* off 4) and Alishan Sharafu (1* off 2).
Match Context: Nepal vs UAE (April 21, 2026)
With the head-to-head record now standing at 6 wins apiece across 12 T20Is, this match serves as a tie-breaker for the rivalry. Nepal’s captain, Dipendra Singh Airee, will be leaning on his bowlers to capitalize on the early wicket of Waseem, who guided the UAE to victory yesterday with a brisk 33.
Quick Stats & Venue Info
- Venue: TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- Average 1st Innings Score: Roughly 155-160, though the ground has seen totals as high as 192 in this fixture.
- Recent Form (T20Is): * Nepal: L, W, L, L, L
- UAE: W, L, L, W, L
Confirmed Playing XIs
Nepal: Arjun Saud (WK), Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Hemant Dhami, Nandan Yadav.
United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma (WK), Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Adeeb Usmani, Sohaib Khan, Akshdeep Nath, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Zuhaib, Khuzaima Tanveer.
Where to Watch
- Nepal: Kantipur TV Max
- India/Global: MSM Video app (Digital Stream)
