Batting first, Nepal posted a strong 289 for 7, built around a superb century from Dipendra Singh Airee. He scored 100 off 94 balls, anchoring the innings after early setbacks. Binod Bhandari added a steady 56, while Gulsan Jha’s quick 44 provided a late boost as Nepal finished with momentum.
In reply, UAE kept themselves in the hunt despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Muhammad Shahdad’s 65 and Harpreet Singh’s 41 kept the chase alive, before Khuzaima Tanveer’s explosive 49 off 26 nearly turned the game.
However, Nepal’s bowlers held their nerve. Sandeep Lamichhane led the effort with three crucial wickets, while Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav chipped in with two each.
Despite UAE reaching 248 for 8, they fell just short as Nepal sealed a tense win.
