Nepal vs UAE Live Score Today 2nd T20I NEP vs UAE Live Match Updates: Opener Kushal Bhurtel (84*) and Sandeep Lamichhane (3/6) star for the hosts, Nepal, as they beat United Arab Emirates in the second T20I in Kirtipur on Tuesday. With this win, Nepal levelled the two-match series 1-1. UAE had won the first match by six wickets. Stay tuned for Nepal vs UAE 2nd T20I live score, Nepal vs UAE match scorecard, United Arab Emirates national cricket team vs Nepal national cricket team match scorecard, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster NEP vs UAE encounter here on NewsX. Akshdeep Nath (53*) top-scored for the UAE in the first innings, but it was the Nepal bowlers who ruled the roost. Sandeep Lamichhane was the pick among the bowlers. The leg spinner gave only six runs in his four overs while picking up three wickets. Hemant Dhami, Nandan Yadav, and Shahab Alam, too, were among the wickets. Muhammad Arfan with 32 runs shared a 64-run stand with Nath.
Toss Update: Nepal won the toss and decided to field first against UAE.
After a rain-curtailed series opener, Nepal and the UAE are back to face each other again in Kirtipur. It is a short turnaround for the two teams as they attempt to build on the progress they have shown to make it to the T20 World Cup. Both teams managed only a solitary win in the tournament and would look at this series (their first after the ICC event) as preparation for the mega event two years later.
The head-to-head record between Nepal and the UAE is neck-to-neck after 12 T20Is. Both teams have won six matches each in this rivalry over the years, with the UAE squaring the head-to-head record. Will it be the same result tonight? Or will Nepal square the series?
There is no doubt over the fact that Nepal has one of the most passionate fan bases in the cricketing world. However, despite the constant success in getting to world tournaments, a breakout performance has eluded this nation. With tonight’s game, while many would believe there is not much at stake, the reality is Nepal would want to win in front of their home crowd, who will be backing Dipendra Singh Airee and his men to square the series after a disappointing loss yesterday.
The UAE has been playing competitive international cricket for longer than Nepal; however, the Asian nation has struggled to make any significant mark at the international level. Despite some of the top players at their disposal, including the likes of Muhammad Waseem and now even Harpreet Singh Bhatia. Playing away from home, the UAE would aim to extend their lead in the series after having won yesterday in the first game of the tournament.
Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Basir Ahamad, Gulsan Jha, Hemant Dhami, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Lokesh Bam, Santosh Yadav, Narayan Joshi, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam, Aarif Sheikh
Muhammad Waseem (C), Adeeb Usmani (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Khuzaima Tanveer, Muhammad Arfan, Junaid Siddique, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Zuhaib, Ajay Kumar, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Jawadullah, Jash Giyanani, Aryansh Sharma, Nilansh Keswani
And Nepal has levelled the series thanks to a clinical performance from Kushal Bhurtel in the second innings, after the bowlers wreaked havoc in the first innings. Bhurtel remained unbeaten to score 84 runs in 57 balls hitting 12 fours and a couple of sixes.
Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Airee’s unbeaten stand of fifty runs has resulted in Nepal inching closer to a series levelling win. Bhurtel with 77* has been undeniably the top batter across the two teams today. Meanwhile, Airee too has put together a crucial hand.
Kushal Bhurtel has continued his fine form in the clash. The right-handed batter, after completing his fifty, struck a six and a four on the first two balls of the 12th over as Nepal look to get this win early.
Nilansh Keshwani gave only five runs in his third over, but the lack of wickets has meant that the UAE are far behing in this clash.
Zuhaib Zubair continued to be expensive for the UAE. Bowling his second over, Zubair gave 12 runs after being hit for a couple of fours by Bhurtel. Meanwhile, the right-handed batter completed his fifty as well.
Nilansh Keshwani came back into the attack and struck to dismiss debutant Santosh Yadav on the third ball of the eighth over. The game is now once again in the balance after two quick wickets. The last two overs have cost only nine runs while resulting in a couple of wickets.
Kushal Malla has been put out of his misery as Muhammad Arfan was finally rewarded for his controlled bowling. The medium pacer broke the opening stand with a wicket off the third ball of the eighth over. Malla scored 19 runs in 17 balls before being dismissed.
The UAE bowlers are running out of ideas on how to stop Kushal Bhurtel. Zuhaib Zubair came into the attack to bowl the seventh over and was taken to the cleaners. Bhurtel struck a six and a four off consecutive balls. The required run rate is almost five runs per over for Nepal as they look to square the series.
Muhammad Arfan was introduced in the attack to bowl the final over of the power play. The medium pacer bowled with extreme control and did not provide much width to play with to the Nepal batters. Only four runs came off the sixth over, as Nepal ended the power play unscathed.
Khuzaima Tanveer’s return to the attack did not bear any fruit for the UAE as the runs continued to flow from the bat of Kushal Bhurtel. The right-handed batter struck three fours in the fifth over to bring the required run-rate below 5.5 runs per over.
Finally, Kushal Malla has found his groove in the middle. After playing seven dots in a row, he got off the mark with a single on the eighth ball he faced. Nilansh Keshwani came into the attack to bowl the fourth over and was hit for a couple of sixes by the Southpaw batter. The required run-rate is now only six runs per over despite a maiden over from Ajay Kumar.
It is a maiden over from Ajay Kumar as the search for the first run continues for Khushal Malla. After a big second over, it is Nepal who is feeling the heat once again as Malla is struggling.
Khushal Bhurtel is giving a lot to cheer about to the fans of Nepal cricket team. The right-handed batter struck three fours in the second over. Khuzaima Tanveer was on the receiving end of the brutal attack from the batter as 12 runs came off the over.
And the second innings is underway with Ajay Kumar taking the new ball for the UAE. He was welcomed with a four off the first ball by Kushal Bhurtel. Five runs came off the over with Kushal Malla playing a dot to end the over.
Nandan Yadav, after bowling three overs in the power play, came back into the attack to bowl the final over of the innings. The pacer could not finish on a high as he gave 15 runs in the final over. Akshdeep Nath scored his half-century with a six in the final over.
Sandeep Lamichhane struck twice in two balls, dismissing Muhammad Arfan and Khuzaima Tanveer. The leg-spinner ended his brilliant spell where he gave only six runs in four overs while picking up three wickets.
20 runs were scored in the 17th and 18th over as the UAE continue to climb their way back in the game. Both Akshdeep Nath and Muhammad Arfan have been going along decently.
Gulsan Jha bowled a solid over to begin his spell. He gave only a single run in the 14th over. However, Dipendre Airee could not follow his over nicely as he gave nine runs in the next over after being hit for a six by Muhammad Arfan.
Santosh Yadav came into the attack and gave 11 runs in his opening over. Muhammad Arfan hit him for a couple of fours in the over. Meanwhile, Dipendra Singh Airee continued with his controlled bowling. He was hit for a four in the 13th over, but gave only six runs.
It has been a quiet last three overs from Nepal as Lamicchane, Shahab, and Dipendra Singh Airee gave only 14 runs in the previous three overs.
Shahab Alam, after an expensive start to his spell bounced back in great fashion. The left-arm spinner picked up two wickets in the eighth over with Sohaib Khan and Nilansh Keshwani getting dismissed for ducks. The UAE have lost six wickets and are in a dire need of a partnership.
Sandeep Lamichhane has been the talismanic bowler for the Nepal national cricket team. The right-arm leg-spinner struck in his first over to dismiss Adeeb Usmani, who had scored 30 runs off 22 balls. The UAE lost their fourth wicket right after the power play.
Shahab Alam, bowling his first over in the clash, was introduced into the attack in the sixth over. The left-arm spinner was hit for a couple of sixes by Akshdeep Nath as 17 runs came off the sixth over. After three wickets in first three overs, UAE finished with 47 runs on the board.
Hemant Dhami bowled his third over in the power play. The right-arm medium pacer gave only a solitary run in the fifth over with Nepal tightening the screws against the UAE.
Finally, a wicketless over for the UAE. Nandan Yadav, bowling his second over, was hit for a four off the third ball of the fourth over. It was once again Adeeb Ysmani, who is taking the charge against the hosts.
It is raining wickets in Kirtipur as Nepal has struck for the third time in as many overs. Hemant Dhami picked up his second wicket of the match, dismissing, Harpreet Singh Bhatia. Apart from Adeeb Usmani, who has scored 20 runs in nine balls, none of the UAE batters have looked to be comfortable against the Nepal bowlers.
It is Adeeb Usmani, who is playing a fiery knock for the UAE in this second T20I. The batter struck another six on the first ball of the second over, before Nandan Yadav got the better of Alishan Sharafu on the fourth ball.
It is Hemant Dhami, who took the new ball against the UAE for Nepal. The right-arm medium pacer bowled an eventful first over. He started with a wicket off the first ball, dismissing the UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem. Adeeb Usmani struck a six on the third ball of the over as eight runs came off the first over.
Adeeb Usmani (wk), Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Akshdeep Nath, Sohaib Khan, Nilansh Keswani, Khuzaima Tanveer, Muhammad Zuhaib, Muhammad Arfan, Ajay Kumar
Nepal won the toss and decided to bowl first against the UAE.
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