Nepal thump Oman by 113 runs to boost top-six position

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Oct. 14: Nepal extended their winning momentum in the Oman leg of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 on Tuesday, securing a comprehensive 113-run victory over the hosts at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground to strengthen their bid for a top-six finish.

Opting to bat first, Nepal posted 263 for eight from their allotted 50 overs before dismantling Oman for 150 inside 40 overs.

Nepal opened with Arjun Kumal and Aasif Sheikh, who shared a 44-run stand for the first wicket. Kumal contributed 40 from 59 deliveries, while Sheikh chipped in with four.

Captain Rohit Paudel and Basir Ahamad consolidated the innings with an 86-run partnership. Ahamad played a fluent knock of 37 from 50 balls, striking four boundaries before falling. 

Paudel anchored the innings brilliantly, compiling 61 from 67 balls with three fours and a six. 

The knock marked his 13th One Day International (ODI) half-century and saw him become the 10th Associate player to cross the 2,500-run milestone in ODIs.