ICC Men T20 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026 | 03-Feb-2026 05:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
UAE 145/6 (20)
NEP 148/3 (17)
Nepal won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee* | 50 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 161.29 |
| Aarif Sheikh | 61 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 164.86 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simranjeet Singh* | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
Last Wicket:Rohit Paudel run out (Muhammad Rohid Khan/Aryansh Sharma) 16(19) - 45/3 in 6.5 ov.
Nepal vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates — Innings 1 (145/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aryansh Sharma (wk) c Rohit Paudel b Lamichhane | 25 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 147.06 | |
| Muhammad Waseem (c) b Karan KC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| Muhammad Zohaib b Dipendra Singh | 19 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 73.08 | |
| Alishan Sharafu run out (Dipendra Singh) | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Mayank Kumar lbw b Lamichhane | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Harshit Kaushik c Kushal Bhurtel b Karan KC | 35 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 145.83 | |
| Sohaib Khan not out | 38 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 140.74 | |
| Muhammad Arfan not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 2 | Total: 3 | |||||
| Total | 145 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Farooq | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.7 |
| Sher Malla | 4 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Nandan Yadav | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Sompal Kami | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Waseem & Aryansh Sharma | 7 | 5 |
| Muhammad Zohaib & Aryansh Sharma | 35 | 34 |
| Muhammad Zohaib & Alishan Sharafu | 18 | 21 |
| Mayank Kumar & Alishan Sharafu | 6 | 8 |
| Harshit Kaushik & Alishan Sharafu | 0 | 1 |
| Harshit Kaushik & Sohaib Khan | 68 | 45 |
| Muhammad Arfan & Sohaib Khan | 11 | 6 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Waseem | 0.5 | 7 |
| 2 | Aryansh Sharma | 6.3 | 42 |
| 3 | Muhammad Zohaib | 9.6 | 60 |
| 4 | Mayank Kumar | 11.2 | 66 |
| 5 | Alishan Sharafu | 11.3 | 66 |
| 6 | Harshit Kaushik | 18.6 | 134 |
Nepal — Innings 2 (148/3 in 17 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel c Aryansh Sharma b Muhammad Rohid Khan | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) run out (Harshit Kaushik) | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Rohit Paudel (c) run out (Muhammad Rohid Khan/Aryansh Sharma) | 16 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 84.21 | |
| Dipendra Singh Airee not out | 50 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 161.29 | |
| Aarif Sheikh not out | 61 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 164.86 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 148 | 3 wkts, 17 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.3 |
| Simranjeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 |
| Muhammad Arfan | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| Muhammad Farooq | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Dhruv Parashar | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Muhammad Jawadullah | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bhurtel & Aasif Sheikh | 10 | 10 |
| Rohit Paudel & Aasif Sheikh | 8 | 10 |
| Rohit Paudel & Dipendra Singh | 27 | 21 |
| Aarif Sheikh & Dipendra Singh | 103 | 61 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kushal Bhurtel | 1.4 | 10 |
| 2 | Aasif Sheikh | 3.2 | 18 |
| 3 | Rohit Paudel | 6.5 | 45 |
Match Info
| Match | Nepal vs United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026 |
| Time | 03-Feb-2026 05:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar |
Match Preview: Nepal vs United Arab Emirates (NEP vs UAE)
Nepal will face United Arab Emirates in a thrilling match on 03-Feb-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 05:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar.
Match Overview
Nepal is known for its strong batting and bowling, while United Arab Emirates remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Nepal will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while United Arab Emirates will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nepal batting and United Arab Emirates bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Nepal showcase its strengths, or will United Arab Emirates pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar on 03-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
