At ACC Premier Cup final, it’s the ‘Associate El Clásico’ once again
Summary
Nepal and the United Arab Emirates meet in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in a high-stakes rivalry that could seal qualification for the 2027 Asia Cup. Nepal reached the final after beating Oman by 87 runs, while the UAE cruised past Hong Kong by seven wickets.
Key Points
- Nepal and the UAE face off in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in what is widely called the ‘Associate El Clásico’.
- The winner will qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup and join major Asian teams including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
- Nepal beat Oman by 87 runs in the semifinal, with Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee taking three wickets each.
- The UAE reached the final by defeating Hong Kong by seven wickets after earlier beating Nepal in the group stage.
