Nepal Beats Oman by 113 Runs in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2
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In brief
Nepal defeated Oman by 113 runs in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match on 13 October 2026 at Al Amerat, posting 263/8 before bowling Oman out for 150. It was Nepal's second straight League 2 win and keeps them in the fight for sixth place, which would help preserve their ODI status for the next qualification cycle.
Nepal Rout Oman at Al Amerat
Nepal beat hosts Oman by 113 runs in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture played on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman, according to the Kathmandu Post and the Annapurna Express.
Batting first after winning the toss, Nepal posted 263 for 8 in their 50 overs. Chasing 264, Oman were bowled out for 150 in 40 overs, the Kathmandu Post and OnlineKhabar reported.
Scorecard Highlights
Nepal vs Oman, 13 October 2026, Al Amerat
Team
Score
Overs
Top scorer
Nepal
263/8
50
Rohit Paudel – 61 (67 balls)
Oman
150 all out
40
Vinayak Shukla (capt.) – 77 (83 balls)
Rohit Kumar Paudel top-scored for Nepal with 61 off 67 balls, including three fours and a six.
Karan KC struck a rapid 40 off just 16 balls, including three consecutive sixes off Hassnain Shah in the 49th over, before being run out on the final ball of the innings; he was named Player of the Match, according to OnlineKhabar and the Kathmandu Post.
Arjun Kumal added 40, while Ishan Pandey and Basir Ahmad scored 37 each for Nepal.
For Oman, captain Vinayak Shukla carried the innings with 77 off 83 balls after the side slipped to 41 for 6 by the 12th over, according to the Kathmandu Post.
Nepal's bowling was led by captain Sandeep Lamichhane (3/28 in 9 overs) and Nandan Yadav (3/12 in 6 overs), with Dipendra Singh Airee taking two wickets.
What the Win Means for the Standings
The match was part of the 2024–2026 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, an eight-team round-robin ODI competition that forms part of the pathway to the 2027 Cricket World Cup, according to Wikipedia's entry on the league. The top three finishers advance directly to the 2027 World Cup Qualifier, while the fourth- and fifth-placed teams go to a Qualifier Play-off.
The win was Nepal's second in a row in the series, following an earlier 24-run victory over Canada, the Annapurna Express reported. OnlineKhabar put Nepal in sixth place with 28 points from 34 matches and Oman in fourth with 33 points from 30 matches after the result. The Kathmandu Post reported that Nepal have already been eliminated from contention for a direct World Cup Qualifier berth but are aiming to finish in the top six of League 2, a position that would help them retain One Day International status for the next cycle.
What's Next
Nepal are scheduled to play Canada again on Saturday in their next League 2 fixture, a match both the Kathmandu Post and the Annapurna Express described as important for Nepal's bid to secure a top-six finish.
Questions
Who won the Nepal vs Oman match on 13 October 2026?
Nepal won by 113 runs after posting 263/8 and bowling Oman out for 150 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
Who was named Player of the Match?
Karan KC was named Player of the Match for Nepal after scoring 40 runs off just 16 balls in the closing overs, according to the Kathmandu Post.
What tournament was this match part of?
It was a fixture in the 2024–2026 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, an eight-team ODI league that feeds into 2027 Cricket World Cup qualification.
Does this result send Nepal to the World Cup Qualifier?
No. The Kathmandu Post reported Nepal have already been eliminated from direct World Cup Qualifier contention; their remaining goal is a top-six League 2 finish to retain ODI status.
When do Nepal play next?
Nepal were set to face Canada again the following Saturday in their next League 2 match, per the Kathmandu Post and the Annapurna Express.
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