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Nepal Fights for ODI Status Against Oman
19 Oct
Summary
- Nepal battles Oman for crucial ODI status on October 19, 2026.
- Defeat could force Nepal into World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
- Nepal won the last three meetings against Oman.
Nepal and Oman are set to compete in the 139th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 on Monday, October 19, 2026. The crucial encounter takes place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, with Nepal having won the toss and elected to bat first.
Both teams enter this match after recent defeats against Canada. However, Nepal has higher stakes as they strive to remain in the top six of the League Two standings to retain their automatic ODI status. A loss could relegate them to the World Cup Qualifier Playoff.
Oman, currently fourth in the league with 33 points, will leverage their home advantage. Despite this, Nepal has a strong recent record against Oman, having won their last three meetings, including a significant 113-run victory on October 13.
