Nepal opened their League 2 tri-series on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a 24-run victory over Canada at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Muscat, Oman, driven by a resilient century from captain Rohit Paudel.
Defending a total of 235 (setting a target of 236), Nepal bowled out Canada for 211 in 48.4 overs. Captain Rohit Paudel was named Player of the Match for his anchor knock of 101 off 127 deliveries, lifting Nepal past Canada into sixth place on the League 2 points table.
1. Match Score Summary
Scorecard recorded by KhelNow (Match 133 Scorecard & Center):
| Innings | Score | Overs | Top Scorers | Key Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 235 all out | 50.0 | Rohit Paudel 101 (127), Gulshan Jha 48 (34), Basir Ahamad 30 (57) | Akhil Kumar 4/68 (10.0), Sukhjinder Singh 3/44 (10.0), Zahid Shirzad 2 wkts (10.0) |
| Canada | 211 all out | 48.4 | Aaron Johnson 44 (49), Samit Gohel 35 (59), Akhil Kumar 30* (40) | Sandeep Lamichhane 2/33 (10.0), Karan KC 2/36 (8.0), Lalit Rajbanshi 2/36 (10.0), Nandan Yadav 2/41 (8.4) |
2. Match Progression & Key Deliveries
Invited to bat first after Canada captain Hamza Tariq won the toss, Nepal slid to 42 for 3 after losing opener Aasif Sheikh (4), Ishan Pandey (0), and Arjun Kumal (23 off 54). Rohit Paudel rebuilt the innings through a 77-run stand with Basir Ahamad (30 off 57), followed by an aggressive 82-run partnership with Gulshan Jha, who struck four boundaries and three sixes in his 34-ball 48. Paudel reached his century off 125 balls, finishing with 101 before falling in the final over.
In response, Canada attempted to rebuild through top-order resistance from Aaron Johnson (44 off 49) and Samit Gohel (35 off 59). However, Nepal's bowling discipline turned the game. Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC (8.0 overs, 36 runs, 2 wickets), Lalit Rajbanshi (10.0 overs, 36 runs, 2 wickets), and Nandan Yadav (8.4 overs, 41 runs, 2 wickets) took two wickets each. Dipendra Singh Airee bowled eight economical overs (0/36), while Gulshan Jha delivered three overs (0/14). Nandan Yadav secured the final wicket at 48.4 overs, bowling Canada out for 211.
3. League 2 Competition Structure
Under the ICC League 2 format:
- World Cup Qualification: The top four teams advance directly to the global Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
- Qualifier Play-offs: The bottom four teams (5th to 8th) enter the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-offs, facing top teams from the Challenge League.
With 26 points from 33 matches, Nepal sits in sixth place, moving ahead of Canada (25 points from 34 matches).
4. Next Scheduled Match
Oman vs. Nepal (Match 135)
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Muscat, Oman
- Scheduled Start Time: Cricnepal Match Centre lists the fixture for 11:15 AM Nepal Standard Time (NPT, UTC+5:45) / 09:30 AM local Oman time (GST, UTC+4), while earlier tri-series schedule listings cited 11:45 AM NPT. Spectators should check live match centre updates for toss timing.
- Match Centre Link: Oman vs Nepal Live Scorecard on Cricnepal
Scorecard Reference:
Match details recorded on the KhelNow Match 133 Scorecard. Note on balls faced: Canada's Harsh Thaker faced 38 balls (15 runs) and Akhil Kumar remained unbeaten on 30 off 40 balls.
