The rivalry between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the most exciting contests in Asian cricket. Both teams have shown tremendous growth, passion, and sportsmanship across formats — from men’s to women’s tournaments. Nepal UAE cricket 2025
This article explores their recent encounters, performance stats, and what to expect in future matches.
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In the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024 Semi-Final (April 19, 2024), UAE defeated Nepal by 6 wickets.
- Nepal managed only 119/9 in their innings.
- UAE’s Alishan Sharafu guided the chase with a brilliant 55 off 41 balls*, finishing the game in 17.2 overs
Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 – Nepal’s Dominant Victory
Nepal started the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 with an impressive win over UAE. Nepal UAE cricket 2025
- Samjhana Khadka smashed an unbeaten 71 off 45 balls, leading Nepal to victory.
- Captain Indu Barma starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs.
UAE posted 115/8, but Nepal comfortably chased the target in just 16.1 overs.
Abandoned Match – Weather Plays Spoilsport
In one of the Asia Cup Qualifiers, the Nepal vs UAE match was abandoned due to rain, resulting in both teams sharing points.
Team Strengths and Weaknesses
| Team | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | Young batting talent, fearless approach, and improving bowling unit. | Lack of big-match experience, sometimes inconsistent under pressure. |
| UAE | Strong player depth, professional setup, and powerful all-rounders. | Bowling inconsistency and early batting collapses under pressure. |
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