Dipendra Singh Airee’s century leads Nepal to victory
01.05.2026
Dipendra Singh Airee’s century led Nepal to a narrow victory over UAE in a rain-affected match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Airee scored 100 runs in 94 balls, propelling Nepal to a total of 290 runs for the loss of 7 wickets.
Nepal set a target of 255 runs for UAE, who managed to score 248 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. The match utilized the DLS method due to rain interruptions. Nepal ultimately won by 6 runs.
Before this match, expectations were mixed. Nepal had previously defeated UAE by 37 runs, but lost to Oman by 102 runs. The team needed a strong performance to regain momentum in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
Airee’s performance was pivotal. Alongside him, Binod Bhandari contributed with 56 runs, and Gulshan Jha added 44 runs. Rohit Paudel also played a role with his 39 runs.
Sandeep Lamichhane shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets. His efforts helped restrict UAE’s chase. The match showcased the resilience of Nepal cricket amid challenging conditions.
The victory places Nepal in a better position within the league. They will look to build on this win in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, UAE will need to regroup after this narrow defeat.