Nepal will be up against the United Arab Emirates in the 1st match of the Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2023 at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu on October 18 at 12:45 PM IST.

NEP vs UAE (Nepal vs United Arab Emirates), Match 1 - Match Information

Match: Nepal vs United Arab Emirates, Match 1
Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

NEP vs UAE (Nepal vs United Arab Emirates), Match 1 Preview

The United Arab Emirates are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, United Arab Emirates have won 3 games and lost 2. Nepal are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Nepal have won 3 games and lost 2.

Both teams last played against each other in the 1st Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A 2022 where Jitendra Mukhiya scored the highest fantasy points for Nepal with 92 match fantasy points while Ahmed Raza topped the fantasy points leaderboard for the United Arab Emirates with 166 match fantasy points.

NEP vs UAE, Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 1 match is 56 runs.

Weather Report for Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

The temperature is expected to be around 21°C and humidity is expected to be around 60%. 1.62 m/s winds are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

NEP vs UAE, Head to Head

In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Rohit Paudel 4 116 23.2 1 0.2 0, 3, 52, 61, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Rohit Kumar Paudel

    Rohit Paudel is a batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 3, 52, 61 and 0 runs at an average of 23.2 per match.

NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Abinash Bohara 4 0 0 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 6, 2, 1
  1. Abinash Bohara

    Abinash Bohara is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Abinash Bohara is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 3, 0, 2, 3 and 1 wickets in recent matches.

NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Kushal Malla 4 217 43.4 0 0 29, 0, 47, 137, 4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Karan KC 3 29 5.8 3 0.6 0, 18, 0, 11, 0 0, 0, 2, 0, 1
  1. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Kushal Malla is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 217 runs at an average of 43.4 per match.

  2. Karan KC

    Karan KC can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Karan KC is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 18, 0, 11 and 0 runs at an average of 5.8 per match.

NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Kushal Malla 4 217 43.4 0 0 29, 0, 47, 137, 4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Abinash Bohara 4 0 0 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 6, 2, 1
  1. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Kushal Malla is a left-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 29, 0, 47, 137 and 4 runs at an average of 43.4 per match.

  2. Abinash Bohara

    Abinash Bohara is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, Abinash Bohara has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 2, 3 and 1 wickets in the recent matches.

NEP vs UAE Squad Information

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Squad: Asif Khan, Zahoor Khan, Akif Raja, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Alishan Sharafu, Sanchit Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Khalid Shah, Muhammad Waseem, Jash Giyanani, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Aryansh Sharma and Muhammad Jawadullah.

Nepal (NEP) Squad: Lalit Rajbanshi, Binod Bhandari, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Sagar Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Surya Tamang, Abinash Bohara, Kushal Malla, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Bibek Yadav, Gulsan Jha and Mousom Dhakal.

NEP vs UAE Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Aasif Sheikh

Batters: Asif Khan and Kushal Bhurtel

All-Rounders: Aayan Khan, Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Malla

Bowlers: Abinash Bohara, Junaid Siddique, Karan KC, Muhammad Jawadullah and Sompal Kami

Captain: Sompal Kami

Vice-Captain: Karan KC

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