Nepal Defeats UAE by Seven Wickets in T20 World Cup Practice Match in Chennai
Summary
Nepal won a T20 World Cup practice match against UAE by seven wickets in Chennai, powered by unbeaten half-centuries from Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh.
Key Points
- Nepal defeated the UAE by seven wickets in a T20 World Cup practice match in Chennai ahead of the 2026 tournament.
- Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh scored unbeaten half-centuries, leading Nepal to chase down 146 runs with 3 wickets down and 3 overs remaining.
- Opener Kushal Malla, Asif Sheikh, and captain Rohit Paudel were dismissed early in the innings, but Dipendra and Aarif built a strong partnership to secure victory.
- Nepal's bowlers, including Karan KC and Sandeep Lamichhane, put pressure on UAE early, taking key wickets and contributing to the win.
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