Nepal Vs UAE Highlights, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Match: Sheikh, Airee Power NEP To Seven-Wicket Win

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Nepal have won the toss and have opted to field.

United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Muhammad Zohaib, Alishan Sharafu, Harshit Kaushik, Mayank Kumar, Dhruv Parashar, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Sohaib Khan, Muhammad Farooq

Nepal: Aasif Sheikh(w), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel(c), Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Nandan Yadav, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Waseem are out in the centre, with Sharma on strike. Karan KC will start the bowling for his side.

Nepal strike early! Karan KC delivers a beauty and sends Muhammad Waseem packing, bowled. Waseem went for 6 off 4, hitting just one six, but couldn’t survive Karan’s sharp bowling. Nepal celebrate the breakthrough, and the UAE opener walks back to the pavilion looking frustrated.

UAE 29/1 (5)

Aryansh Sharma showing his class! Back-to-back shots from the youngster, first a cracking four to extra cover, and then he goes big over long-off for a SIX off Sher Malla! Nepal are getting some serious momentum here, and the crowd is loving every boundary.

Mayank Kumar is trapped LBW by Lamichhane for 4 off 3, Nepal’s spin wizard makes the breakthrough and the bowler is pumped.

And immediately after, Alishan Sharafu is run out by Dipendra Singh, what a sharp piece of fielding! Sharafu makes 12 off 18 and is back in the pavilion. Nepal are on fire with the ball and the fielding, keeping UAE under pressure.

Harshit Kaushik is settling in! First, he pulls off a sweet four to backward square leg, and then nudges a single to long-on. The partnership with Sohaib Khan is ticking along nicely now, and UAE are trying to rebuild after losing a couple of quick wickets. Nepal’s bowlers will need to stay sharp to keep the pressure on.

The UAE finish their 20 overs at 145 for 6. Nepal’s bowlers made it tough with timely breakthroughs, while the UAE managed to post a competitive total thanks to some solid hitting in the middle overs. The stage is set, can Nepal chase this down in their warm-up opener? Stay tuned.

And we’re underway! Nepal begin their chase of 146 with Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh at the crease, and Bhurtel takes the strike first. The ball is in the air as Junaid Siddique starts the proceedings for UAE, can Nepal get off to a flying start, or will the bowlers make them work hard right from ball one? Excitement is in the air.

Dipendra Singh is off the mark in style! First, he smashes a beautiful four to deep backward point, and then nudges a quick single to long-off. Nepal are finding their rhythm early in the chase, and the partnership is starting to build nicely. The UAE bowlers will need to tighten up to keep things under control.

Rohit Paudel lets it fly! He drives one beautifully to long-off for a FOUR, Nepal keeping the scoreboard ticking as they chase 146. The crowd is buzzing, and Paudel looks settled at the crease, ready to take the attack to the UAE bowlers.

Aarif Sheikh finds the gap! He flicks one nicely to fine leg for a FOUR, Nepal are keeping the runs flowing and the chase is heating up. The partnership is looking solid, and the UAE bowlers will need something special to break it.

Dipendra Singh is on fire! He drives one elegantly to long-on for another FOUR, Nepal keeping the momentum alive in this chase. The partnership is growing steadily, and the UAE bowlers are under pressure to find a breakthrough.

Dipendra Singh can’t stop scoring! He gets down and whips Dhruv Parashar away to fine leg for FOUR, Nepal are flying early in this chase, boundaries coming thick and fast. UAE are already feeling the heat as Dipendra keeps the scoreboard racing along!

First ball of the over, launched high and handsome over deep mid-wicket for SIX. And then, he does it again! Another massive SIX in the very next delivery.

Aarif Sheikh is turning this chase into a highlight reel, and Nepal are suddenly charging towards the target with serious intent. The crowd in Chennai is absolutely loving this.

Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by seven wickets after Aarif Sheikh and Dipendra Singh Airee powered a clinical chase with an unbeaten 100-run partnership. UAE posted 145/6 after a steady start but lost momentum in the middle overs. Nepal were 39/2 early before Aarif (61*) and Dipendra (50*) guided them home comfortably.

That’s a wrap. We’ll be back with another live blog soon. Until then, bye-bye.