Nepal VS UAE Cricket Match - T20i Triangular Series 2023

The cricket match scheduled for today is part of a triangular series and will commence at 1 PM Nepali time at the Mulpani Cricket Ground. The respective team captains are Rohit Poudel for Nepal and Muhammad Waseem for the UAE. Nepal has been showcasing impressive cricket performances, notably in the Asia Cup and Asian Games, and their T20 team is considered formidable, even engaging in challenging matches against India. The UAE, on the other hand, is a strong contender in T20 cricket and recently achieved a notable victory against New Zealand at their home ground.

Nepal has had some surprising successes in the 50-over format this year, including victories over the UAE in the World Cricket League 2 and the ACC Premier Cup. However, they faced difficulties in T20 cricket, especially when they lost to the UAE in the 2022 T20 World Cup Global Qualifier semifinal, which resulted in them missing out on the T20 World Cup.

Regarding the squad composition, Sandeep Lamichhane has opted to withdraw from participation, leading to his exclusion from the squad. In contrast, Lalit Rajbanshi, who was unable to participate in the previous tournament due to injury, has made a return. Furthermore, left-arm spinner Surya Tamang and Sagar Dhakal have regained their positions in the team, while Shyam Dhakal (Mausam) has retained his place. Lokesh Bam, recognized for his aggressive batting style, has been recalled, and Binod Bhandari's spot in the squad has been solidified.

Nepal's squad for the Tri-Series is composed of the following players:

Rohit Paudel (captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Binod Bhandari, Gulshan Jha, Bibek Yadav, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Surya Tamang, Lalit Rajbanshi, Shyam Dhakal, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal.