Nepal will face Kuwait at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman for the 3rd match of Group 2 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025. This crucial encounter promises to be an exciting decider as both teams are level at 1-1 in their recent head-to-head meetings, making this match a series-defining contest with World Cup qualification implications.
These two teams have an evenly matched recent history in T20I cricket, with the series tied at 1-1 in their last 2 encounters. Kuwait won the most recent match by just 3 runs in a thrilling finish, while Nepal won the previous encounter by 6 wickets. Both matches were high-scoring affairs at this same venue, setting up an intriguing decider.
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The Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Oman is known to be a balanced wicket that favors pace bowling. Recent statistics show that pacers have a slight advantage at this venue, having taken 32 wickets compared to 29 by spinners in the last 5 T20 matches, making it a relatively balanced surface.
The venue has a record of moderate-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 149 runs. Nepal has been in decent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches, while Kuwait has matched that with 2 wins in their last 5 matches. This sets up an intriguing contest where both teams will look to utilize their pace attack effectively on this Oman surface.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs Kuwait |
| Date | October 8th, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL, 8:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – 3rd Match, Group 2 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with assistance for both departments |
| Average Score | 149 runs (first innings average), total scores around 145-165 expected |
| Favors | Slight advantage for pacers (32 wickets vs 29 for spinners) |
| Surface | Balanced for batting and bowling |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with 0% rain chance, high humidity |
| Toss Factor | Recent matches at this venue have been evenly split between batting and bowling first |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Pleasant conditions at 27°C expected |
| Humidity | Very high humidity at 94% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 11 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear weather throughout |
| Overall | Perfect conditions for cricket with clear skies |
Toss Prediction
Based on recent matches at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, the toss decision has been relatively balanced, with teams opting for both batting and bowling first. The pitch conditions remain consistent throughout the match, making both options viable. However, given the high humidity and clear conditions, teams may prefer to chase knowing the target.
Injury Updates
No injuries have been reported yet by any of the teams; both teams will be playing this match with their strongest XI.
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NEP vs KUW Head-to-Head Records
- KUW beat NEP by 3 runs: NEP – 171/10 (19.3), KUW – 174/7 (20) (13 Apr, 2025)
- NEP beat KUW by 6 wickets: NEP – 186/4 (18.5), KUW – 185/8 (20) (10 Apr, 2025)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| M Bhavsar (Captain) | Scored 387 runs in 5 matches |
| K Bhurtel (Vice Captain) | Scored 75 runs and took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Lamichhane | Took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
| R Kumar Paudel | Scored 100 runs in 5 matches |
| S Kami | Took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
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