UAE vs Nepal 88th Match Preview | ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2025 | Oct 30
Match: United Arab Emirates vs Nepal, 88th Match
Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai
Time: 10:30 AM Local | 5:30 AM GMT
Match Background
The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27 continues in Dubai as United Arab Emirates take on Nepal in the 88th match of the competition. Both teams are looking to strengthen their position in the points table as the qualification race intensifies.
Pitch & Conditions
The ICC Academy Ground in Dubai generally provides a balanced pitch offering assistance to both batters and spinners. Expect a score around 250–270 to be competitive. The weather is expected to be hot and sunny with minimal wind, ideal for a full 50-over contest.
United Arab Emirates Team Preview
UAE will be relying on the form of Asif Khan and Vriitya Aravind to lead their batting efforts. Their bowling unit, led by Zahoor Khan and Aayan Afzal Khan, has shown promise in recent games. Consistency in middle overs remains the key area of improvement.
Nepal Team Preview
Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, continue to show fighting spirit in League Two. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh will anchor the top order, while Sandeep Lamichhane remains their biggest weapon with the ball. Nepal’s fielding intensity has been a major strength this season.
Head-to-Head Record
In recent encounters, both teams have been evenly matched. UAE hold a slight edge historically, but Nepal’s bowling attack often thrives on slow Dubai pitches, making this clash unpredictable.
Match Prediction
Given their familiarity with local conditions, UAE start as slight favourites. However, Nepal’s spin depth could make things interesting if they bowl first.
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