19:08 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Play Suspended For Now...
The conditions here in Kirtipur is not good as the play is now suspended for wet conditions.
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Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Rain Delays Play In Kirtipur as 7 balls still left to play. Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Mulla Fightback For NEP After Early Setback. Nepal have won toss and opted to bat first. Cricket is back in Kirtipur as Nepal hosts the United Arab Emirates in the first of two T20I matches on Monday. The first game at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium will be a tough battle between two strong associate nations, as both teams try to gain momentum before the 2028 T20 World Cup qualification cycle. Stay tuned for Nepal vs UAE live score, Nepal vs UAE live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster Nepal vs UAE encounter here on NewsX.
Nepal Preview
Nepal is feeling good going into the series after a successful ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, which included a great seven-wicket win over Scotland. Even though they didn’t make it past the group stage, the tournament should help a team that is still getting older and more consistent.
Dipendra Singh Airee is expected to lead the team in place of Rohit Paudel. Airee is still one of Nepal’s best players because he can do a lot of things well and stays calm under pressure. Nepal is also hopeful because of his record against the UAE.
There are a lot of match-winners in the batting unit. Kushal Bhurtel’s aggressive style at the top can put bowlers under a lot of pressure right away during the powerplay. Aarif Sheikh, on the other hand, is calm and steady. Kushal Malla gives the middle order more power and can speed things up quickly if Nepal gets off to a good start.
Lokesh Bam and Gulshan Jha are lower down the order and give Nepal depth with the bat. Sandeep Lamichhane, a star leg-spinner, will once again lead their bowling attack. He is still a big threat on pitches that turn. Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav, and Sundeep Jora help Nepal have a diverse attack that can take advantage of home conditions.
With strong home support and a good understanding of Kirtipur’s unique conditions, Nepal will start as slight favourites.
UAE Preview
The UAE comes to the tournament looking to make up for a mixed T20 World Cup 2026. Even though their results aren’t always good, they are still a dangerous team because they have experienced players and a disciplined style of play.
At the top of the order, Captain Muhammad Waseem will be very important. Waseem is one of the most dependable batters in associate cricket. He can anchor and attack, which makes him a key part of the UAE’s hopes.
Alishan Sharafu and Aryansh Sharma are on his team and can both build partnerships and speed things up when needed. Sohaib Khan adds strength to the middle order and could be very important in the last few overs.
When they have the ball, the UAE relies more on skill than speed. Junaid Siddique is in charge of the seam attack, using cutters and slower deliveries. Muhammad Jawadullah and Muhammad Farooq help him out. If the surface starts to grip, spinners Syed Haider and Dhruv Parasar could be very important.
If UAE can deal with Nepal’s spin threat and field well, they have a good chance of causing problems.
Pitch Report
The surface of the Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium usually makes for a fair game at first, with good bounce and carry for seamers. As the game goes on, it tends to slow down and help spin bowlers by giving them more turn and bounce that changes.
Live Updates
18:38 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Score: NEP 122/8 After 18.5 Overs
Nepal are reeling as we wait for the rain to stop. They’ve gone past the 100-run mark but have scored just 122 runs with 7 balls still left to play in the first innings.
18:33 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Pics from the match!
Snaps from the match! People have turned up in good numbers today.
18:30 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Rain Plays Spoilsport
It’s raining cats and dogs! Looks like we are in for a long delay!
18:27 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Updates: Rain Delays Play!
OH NO! Rain plays spoilsport here in Kirtipur! The players go off and the covers are on the pitch!
18:19 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 119/8 After 18 Overs
Dipendra Singh Airee kept Nepal moving in the 18th over with a boundary and smart running, collecting seven runs off Muhammad Arfan before another wicket fell. Sompal Malla was dismissed for a duck, but Nepal still added eight runs in the over to reach 119/8 after 18 overs, with Airee unbeaten on 32 and Sandeep Lamichhane on 1.
18:14 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 111/7 After 17 Overs
Nepal found a late burst in the 17th over despite losing a wicket. Nandan Yadav counterattacked brilliantly with two sixes off Muhammad Zuhaib, adding quick runs to lift the innings before falling for an entertaining 13 off 7 balls on the final delivery. Nepal moved to 111/7 after 17 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 25.
18:07 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score: Nepal 98/6 After 16 Overs
Junaid Siddique produced another excellent over for UAE in the 16th, conceding just two runs and claiming the wicket of Gulsan Jha, who was trapped lbw for 1. Nepal’s scoring rate continued to dip as they slipped to 98/6 after 16 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 24 and Nandan Yadav on 1.
18:01 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live: Nepal 96/5 After 15 Overs
UAE struck immediately in the 15th over as Muhammad Zuhaib removed Basir Ahamad for 14, ending a useful cameo just when Nepal were building momentum. Despite the wicket, Nepal added five runs thanks largely to four byes later in the over. At the end of 15 overs, Nepal were 96/5, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 23 and Gulsan Jha on 1.
17:57 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 91/4 After 14 Overs
Nepal finally found some momentum in the 14th over, collecting 14 runs off Haider Ali to ease the pressure. Basir Ahamad started the charge with a boundary and a couple, while Dipendra Singh Airee added a four of his own to finish strongly. Nepal moved to 91/4 after 14 overs, with Airee unbeaten on 23 and Basir on 14.
17:52 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live: Nepal 77/4 After 13 Overs
Khuzaima Tanveer continued UAE’s disciplined bowling effort in the 13th over, keeping Nepal restricted with accurate lines and smart changes of pace. The batters could manage only five singles, struggling to find boundaries as the pressure built. Nepal moved to 77/4 after 13 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 16 off 24 balls and Basir Ahamad on 7 off 7.
17:47 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live: Nepal 72/4 After 12 Overs
Haider Ali kept things tight in the 12th over, conceding only five singles and not allowing Nepal any boundary opportunities. Nepal moved to 72/4 after 12 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 13 and Basir Ahamad on 5.
17:43 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score: Nepal 67/4 After 11 Overs
UAE struck again in the 11th over as Muhammad Zuhaib trapped Kushal Malla lbw for 17 to break a steady partnership. Nepal added five runs in the over to reach 67/4 after 11 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee unbeaten on 10 and Basir Ahamad on 3.
17:35 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: NEP 62/3 After 10 Overs
Muhammad Arfan delivered another disciplined over for UAE, keeping Nepal’s batters in check through smart lines and tight lengths. The over produced only five runs, with Dipendra Singh Airee picking up three runs and Kushal Malla adding a single. Nepal reached 62/3 at the halfway stage after 10 overs, with Malla unbeaten on 17 off 20 balls and Airee on 8 off 14.
17:32 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 57/3 After 9 Overs
Nepal picked up momentum in the ninth over, taking 10 runs off Muhammad Zuhaib’s first over. Kushal Malla led the charge with a boundary as Nepal moved to 57/3 after nine overs, with Malla unbeaten on 16 and Dipendra Singh Airee on 4.
17:27 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: NEP 47/3 After 8 Overs
Muhammad Arfan continued to keep things tight in the eighth over, allowing just five runs without a boundary. Nepal reached 47/3 after eight overs, with Kushal Malla unbeaten on 8 and Dipendra Singh Airee on 2.
17:22 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 42/3 After 7 Overs
UAE kept Nepal under pressure in the seventh over as Khuzaima Tanveer conceded only two singles. Nepal moved to 42/3 after seven overs, with Kushal Malla on 4 and Dipendra Singh Airee on 1.
17:19 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Cricket Updates: Nepal 40/3 After 6 Overs
UAE enjoyed an excellent sixth over to pull Nepal back further, conceding just two runs while taking two wickets. Muhammad Arfan’s tight bowling led to Kushal Bhurtel being run out for 16, leaving Nepal at 40/3 after six overs, with Kushal Malla unbeaten on 3 and Dipendra Singh Airee yet to face a ball.
17:12 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE Live Cricket Score 1st T20I: NEP 38/2 After 5 Overs
Nepal found some momentum in the fifth over as Kushal Bhurtel launched Khuzaima Tanveer for a six. The hosts collected nine runs from the over to reach 38/2 after five overs, with Bhurtel moving to 16 off 9 balls and Kushal Malla on 1.
17:08 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Updates and Score: Nepal 29/2 After 4 Overs
UAE continued to apply pressure in the fourth over as Haider Ali dismissed Sundeep Jora for 6 after being hit for a boundary earlier in the over. Nepal managed five runs but slipped to 29/2 after four overs, with Kushal Bhurtel unbeaten on 9 and Kushal Malla yet to score.
17:05 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score from Kirtipur: Dhami Makes His Debut
Hemant Dhami makes his debut for Nepal! 54th T20I Cap!
17:02 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 24/1 After 3 Overs
UAE struck back in the third over as Junaid Siddique removed Arjun Saud for 13, giving his side the first breakthrough. Despite the wicket, Nepal added six runs in the over to move to 24/1 after three overs, with Kushal Bhurtel unbeaten on 8 and Sundeep Jora on 2.
16:59 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal 18/0 After 2 Overs
Nepal made a positive start after choosing to bat first against UAE, reaching 18/0 at the end of two overs. Kushal Bhurtel got the innings going with a boundary off the very first ball, while Arjun Saud looked fluent at the other end. Saud struck two fours in Haider Ali’s over, helping Nepal maintain a brisk run rate early on.
16:52 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Match Underway In Kirtipur!
The match is underway in Nepal! With the home side batting first! Stay tuned to NewsX as we bring you the live coverage all the way from Kirtipur!
16:48 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Visuals From The Ground...
Snaps from the toss as Nepal elect to bat first!
16:44 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE Live Cricket Score 1st T20I: UAE Playing XI
United Arab Emirates (Playing XI): Adeeb Usmani(w), Muhammad Waseem(c), Alishan Sharafu, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Khuzaima Tanveer, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Zuhaib
16:40 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal Playing XI
Nepal (Playing XI): Arjun Saud(w), Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee(c), Gulsan Jha, Hemant Dhami, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla, Sundeep Jora.
16:34 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score: Toss Update!
Nepal have won the toss and elected to bat first…
16:21 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score: Training Session Pics
Snaps from the training session….Nepal players enjoying a warm-up game of football.
16:20 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Checked In!
Arrivals at Kirtipur!
16:05 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Head-To-Head Record
The two teams have played each other 11 times in this format. Nepal has won 5 times, and the UAE has won 6 times. There has never been a T20I match between them that didn’t end in a result.
15:55 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Nepal Full Squad
Here’s a look at the Nepal squad for the UAE series and the CWCL 2
15:51 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Pitch Report
The pitch at Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium generally offers a balanced contest early on, with decent bounce and movement for seamers. As the match progresses, the surface usually slows down, bringing spinners into play with extra turn and uneven bounce.
15:50 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Updates: UAE Preview
UAE enter the series aiming to bounce back after an inconsistent T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. While results have been mixed, they remain a competitive side with experienced players and a disciplined approach.
Captain Muhammad Waseem will be central to their chances at the top of the order. One of the most reliable batters in associate cricket, he has the ability to both steady the innings and score quickly. Alishan Sharafu and Aryansh Sharma provide support, while Sohaib Khan adds firepower in the middle order.
With the ball, UAE depend on control and variation rather than outright pace. Junaid Siddique leads the seam attack, supported by Muhammad Jawadullah and Muhammad Farooq. Spin options Syed Haider and Dhruv Parasar could also play a key role if conditions assist turn.
If UAE handle Nepal’s spin challenge and perform sharply in the field, they have the quality to trouble the hosts.
15:49 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score: Nepal Preview
Nepal head into the series with confidence after an encouraging ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, highlighted by a convincing seven-wicket win over Scotland. Although they did not progress beyond the group stage, the experience should benefit a squad that is growing in maturity and consistency.
Dipendra Singh Airee is likely to captain the side in Rohit Paudel’s absence. A dependable all-rounder, Airee remains one of Nepal’s key players and has enjoyed success against the UAE in the past.
Nepal’s batting looks solid, with Kushal Bhurtel providing aggression at the top, Aarif Sheikh adding stability, and Kushal Malla offering power in the middle order. Lokesh Bam and Gulshan Jha strengthen the lower order with useful contributions.
In bowling, Sandeep Lamichhane will spearhead the attack with his dangerous leg-spin, while Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav, and Sundeep Jora add variety. Backed by home support and familiar conditions in Kirtipur, Nepal enter as slight favourites.
15:40 (IST) 20 Apr 2026
Nepal vs UAE 1st T20I Live Score and Updates: Hello and Welcome!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 1st T20I match between Nepal and UAE, all the way from Kirtipur!