ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers Finals: Game 9
Stadium: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
2 November 2023
Nepal and Oman are going head to head in the nineth game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers Final held at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on 2nd November. Nepal cruised through in their initial two games and will be preparing for the semis. Who will win this game?
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Benefiting from home advantage, Nepal had an outstanding start, securing consecutive victories with 6-wicket and 8-wicket wins over Malaysia and Singapore. Kushal Malla played a pivotal role in the run-chase, guiding them to success against Malaysia, marking two consecutive wins. Additionally, Abinash Bohara delivered an exceptional bowling performance, claiming four wickets to restrict Malaysia to a total of 165. Opener Kushal Bhurtel has exhibited good form recently, posting scores of 71 and 43 in his last two innings. With their top three batsmen in scorching form, Nepal has emerged as a formidable force in the tournament.
Nepal Lineup
Asif Sheikh (wk), K Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), A Bohara, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Sompal Kami
Oman form
Oman is leaving no room for ambiguity about their determination to clinch the tournament. They have secured convincing victories in their last two matches, with winning margins of 22 and 32 runs against Singapore and Malaysia, respectively. It's evident that their bowlers are playing a pivotal role in these wins, complemented by their proficient batters. Although their historical record against Nepal is not particularly dominant, with only one victory out of four encounters, Oman maintains the status of favorites to emerge victorious in the competition.
Oman Predicted Lineup
Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale (wk), Aqib Ilyas Sulehri, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Mehran Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmed, Fayyaz Butt, Bilal Khan
Expert betting tips
As Nepal and Oman lock horns in this pivotal T20 showdown, the scene is prepared for an enthralling contest. While historical data slightly favours Nepal, they come into the match with the added confidence of two previous commanding victories. Nevertheless, cricket is known for its capacity to spring surprises, and the field is where the real action unfolds. Therefore, predicting the outcome remains uncertain, but we anticipate Nepal to emerge victorious in this encounter.