Oman vs Nepal, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

OMA vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

Oman and Nepal will meet in the 135th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat.

Oman are sitting 4th on the points table with 33 points from 29 matches. They beat Canada by 41 runs in their last game at this venue, putting up 263 on the board. They will be looking to win this game as well and strengthen their chances of securing the last direct qualifying spot for the World Cup Qualifier.

Nepal, meanwhile, are 6th with 26 points from 33 matches. They also beat Canada in their last game at this venue, winning by 24 runs. They are out of the top-four race, so their focus will now be on finishing in the top six and keeping their hopes alive.

The last time these two sides met was in September, when Nepal came out on top with an 87 run win. They have won 2 of their last 5 matches and lost 2. Oman will be looking to turn things around against Nepal, while Nepal will hope to carry their recent result into this game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Oman Preview

Oman are 4th on the points table with 33 points from 29 matches, including 15 wins and 11 losses. They beat Canada by 41 runs in their last game at this venue and will be looking to make the most of home conditions. Jatinder Singh and Shakeel Ahmed have been doing well for the side, and Oman will hope they can deliver again.

Jatinder Singh has been Oman's top batter in the tournament, scoring 805 runs in 23 matches, including 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries. His highest score of 130 came against Nepal. Hammad Mirza has also done well, scoring 649 runs in 19 matches, with a century and 4 half-centuries. 

Vinayak Shukla has added 332 runs in 16 matches, while Hasnain Ul Wahab has scored 122 runs in just 2 matches, including 93 in the last game. Oman will be hoping their batters continue this form.

Shakeel Ahmed has been the leading wicket-taker for Oman, picking up 52 wickets in 23 matches, with best figures of 5 for 23. Samay Shrivastava has taken 31 wickets in 15 matches, with best figures of 4 for 25. 

Hassnain Shah has added 17 wickets in 11 matches, while Jay Odedra has picked up 12 wickets in 14 matches. The bowling attack has done a good job so far, and Oman will expect them to keep delivering in this game.

Key Players: Hasnain Ul Wahab, Jatinder Singh, Hassnain Shah

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Jatinder Singh, Hasnain Ul Wahab, Mujibur Ali, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (c) (wk), Karan Sonavale, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Shah, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Shah Faisal

Nepal Preview

Nepal are 6th on the points table with 26 points from 33 matches, having won 12 games and lost 19. They beat Canada by 24 runs in their last game at this venue but have lost 4 of their last 5 matches in the tournament. However, they are out of the top-four race and will now be looking to finish in the top 6 to retain their ODI status.

Rohit Paudel has been Nepal's top scorer in the tournament, making 845 runs in 32 matches, including 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries. Dipendra Singh Airee has also done well, scoring 802 runs in 29 matches, with a century and 6 half-centuries. 

Aasif Sheikh has added 797 runs in 30 matches, while Gulsan Jha has scored 516 runs in 28 matches. Ishan Pandey has made 201 runs in 8 matches. Nepal will need their top batters to step up once again against Oman.

Sandeep Lamichhane has led the bowling attack with 44 wickets in 27 matches, with best figures of 4/41. Karan KC has taken 35 wickets in 26 matches, including best figures of 5/29. Lalit Rajbanshi has picked up 27 wickets in 26 matches, while Nandan Yadav has taken 14 wickets in 11 matches. Nepal's bowlers have some good numbers behind them, and they will look to keep Oman under pressure in this game.

Key Players: Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dipendra Singh Airee

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Arjun Kumal, Asif Sheikh (wk), Ishan Pandey, Rohit Paudel (c), Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Weather Conditions

The weather in Al Amerat is expected to be hot and sunny during the match, with temperatures around 35°C. Humidity is likely to be around 34% in the afternoon, and there is little chance of rain. So, a full match is expected without any interruptions.

OMA vs NEP Pitch Report

Four of the last five League Two matches at Al Amerat have been won by the team batting first, with the average first-innings score being 197. Both matches played at this venue this week were also won by the team batting first, with Nepal scoring 235 and Oman putting up 263.

Batting first looks like the better option again, and the team winning the toss will look to put up a good total and put pressure on the opposition.

Score Prediction

If Oman bat first: 250-280 runs
If Nepal bat first: 230-260 runs

Toss: To Bat

Both games played at Al Amerat this week were won by the team batting first. Oman scored 263, while Nepal made 235 in their last games at this venue. The captain winning the toss will likely opt to bat first and look to put up a good total on the board.

Toss Prediction: Nepal to win the coin toss