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OMA vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

Oman and Nepal cricket team will lock horns in the 139th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Monday, 19th October. The venue for this match is Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat and the scheduled start time is 11:00 IST. 

Oman are coming off a loss against Nepal and Canada in two successive games, while Nepal enter the competition with a tough loss in the ICC CWC League 2. Both teams would eye to get valuable points for the CWC League. 

H2H history: Oman and Canada have faced each other ten times in 50-over format, with Oman winning four games and Nepal emerged victorious on six occasions. 

Current Standings: Oman are standing at fourth spot with 33 points and Nepal are fighting at third spot with 38 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Oman Preview

Oman head into the contest on the back of two consecutive defeats in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two. In their most recent outing, they suffered a 58-run loss against Canada after being bowled out for 198 while chasing a target of 257. Earlier, they endured a 113-run defeat against Nepal, managing just 150 in pursuit of 264. The hosts will now be eager to bounce back and regain their winning momentum.

Oman had made an encouraging start to the Oman leg, defeating Canada in their opening fixture. After posting 263 runs, they restricted Canada to 222 to secure a convincing victory. Hasnain Ul Wahab starred with the bat, scoring 93 off 77 deliveries, while Hassnain Shah led the bowling attack with a four-wicket haul. Shakeel Ahmed and Samay Shrivastava also made valuable contributions, claiming three wickets apiece. Oman will now face Nepal for the second time in the tournament and will hope to repeat their earlier success.

The hosts prepared for the competition by featuring in a home tri-series involving Mumbai and Kerala before participating in the ACC Premier Cup 2026. Oman reached the semi-finals after registering victories over Singapore and Qatar, but Nepal ended their campaign. They won two of their four group-stage matches before suffering consecutive defeats against Kuwait and the UAE. Oman failed to defend 252 against Kuwait, who completed the chase with two balls remaining, before being bowled out for 143 while chasing 193 against the UAE. However, their campaign featured some impressive performances, including a tournament-high total of 316/9 against Singapore and a successful chase of 273 against Qatar.

Jatinder Singh has been Oman's leading run-scorer in the current edition of the ICC CWC League Two, accumulating 836 runs at an average of 34.83. Hammad Mirza has also been a consistent contributor, scoring 702 runs at an average of 36.27 in the competition. He further impressed in the ACC Premier Cup 2026, accumulating 178 runs in five innings, and will be expected to provide stability at the top of the order. Captain Vinayak Shukla is another player to watch, having scored 191 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 119.

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Jatinder Singh, Hasnain Ul Wahab, Mujibur Ali, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (c) (wk), Sanju Sajeev, Zikria Islam, Hassnain Shah, Jay Odedra, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava

Nepal Preview

Nepal head into the contest following a surprising 24-run defeat against Canada while chasing a target of 257. Arjun Kumal led the batting effort with an impressive 87, while Lalit Rajbanshi claimed four wickets and Sandeep Lamichhane picked up three scalps. Despite the setback, Nepal have already secured qualification for the next round and will look to finish strongly.

Earlier, Nepal registered consecutive victories over Canada and Oman to strengthen their position in the standings. They defeated Oman by 113 runs after posting 263, with Rohit Paudel delivering a half-century against Oman and a century against Canada. The team will now aim to regain momentum and maintain consistency in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two.

Nepal endured a difficult Dundee leg, suffering four consecutive defeats that dented their campaign. However, their recent success in the ACC Premier Cup could provide a timely confidence boost. The side will be eager to carry that form into the Oman leg and improve their performances in the remaining League Two fixtures.

In their previous League Two outing before this run, Nepal suffered a heartbreaking three-run defeat against Namibia. Namibia posted 211 batting first, before Nepal were restricted to 208 in reply. Nepal needed 34 runs from the final 16 balls but lost their sixth wicket at a crucial stage and eventually fell agonisingly short. The narrow defeat highlighted their struggles to finish close contests and the need for greater composure under pressure.

Rohit Kumar Paudel has been Nepal's leading run-scorer in the current edition of the CWC League Two, accumulating 924 runs. Dipendra Singh Airee has contributed 851 runs in 27 innings, while Aasif Sheikh has scored 821 runs. Kushal Bhurtel will also be a key player to watch, with his aggressive approach at the top of the order capable of providing Nepal with a strong start. With the ball, Sandeep Lamichhane remains a vital asset, having claimed 50 wickets in the competition. His ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs during the middle overs will be important as Nepal look to strengthen their bowling performance and end the campaign on a positive note.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Ishan Pandey, Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Weather Conditions

The weather at Al Amerat on 19th October is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 36°C and a low of 28°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 14 kph. Heavy wind may help pacers to get extra swing with the new ball. 

OMA vs NEP Pitch Report

The surface at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) is generally favourable for batting, although weather conditions could influence the contest. Spinners may find some assistance during the middle overs, making strike rotation and sensible shot selection important for batters. The average first-innings score across the last five ODIs at this venue is around 245 runs, suggesting that a total in this range could provide a competitive platform. Both teams will look to build partnerships during the early stages before accelerating towards the end of the innings.

Score prediction: 

If Oman bat first - 250-260 runs 

If Nepal bat first - 270-280 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five Men’s ODIs at this venue, teams batting second have won only twice, indicating a slight advantage for sides batting first. However, the possibility of rain could influence the toss decision, with captains likely to prefer bowling first to assess the conditions and make the most of any early assistance. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first, so the toss-winning captain may opt to field first despite the recent trend favouring teams batting first.

Toss Prediction: Oman to win the coin toss.