The United Arab Emirates will face Nepal at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai for the 91st Match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. This is a crucial encounter between two competitive teams, with Nepal holding a commanding 7-5 advantage over the UAE in their last 12 encounters.
Nepal comes into this match with superior momentum in the tournament standings. These two teams have a one-sided recent history in ODI cricket, with Nepal dominating with a 7-5 advantage over the UAE in their last 12 encounters.
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ICC Academy Ground in Dubai provides excellent conditions for ODI cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that offers good assistance to pace bowlers. Recent statistics show that pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, having taken 45 wickets compared to 22 by spinners in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed high-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 241 runs. The UAE has been struggling with just 1 win in their last 5 completed matches, while Nepal has also struggled with just 1 win in their last 5 ODI fixtures.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | United Arab Emirates vs Nepal |
| Date | November 5th, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST, 9:30 AM Local |
| Venue | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 – 91st Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced wicket with strong pace assistance |
| Average Score | 241 runs (first innings average), total scores around 220-270 expected |
| Favors | Significant advantage for pacers (45 wickets vs 22 for spinners) |
| Surface | Good for batting with excellent bounce and carry for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with 0% rain, warm weather |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss strongly prefer to bat first (57% opt to bat first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm conditions at 29°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity at 43% |
| Wind Speed | Moderate winds at 10 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear conditions with periodic clouds |
| Overall | Perfect clear weather, ideal for cricket, with warm morning temperatures |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from ICC Academy Ground shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bat first, with 57% of captains opting to set a target in recent ODI matches. Teams batting first have won exactly 50% of matches at this venue, indicating that while batting first is preferred, conditions remain balanced throughout the match.
Injury Updates
No major injuries have been reported until now; both teams are expected to field their strongest available XI.
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UAE vs NEP Head-to-Head Records
- UAE beat NEP by 5 wickets: UAE – 237/5 (43.3), NEP – 233/10 (50) (30 Oct, 2025)
- NEP beat UAE by 3 wickets: UAE – 181/10 (46.5), NEP – 185/7 (43.2) (02 Jul, 2023)
- NEP beat UAE by 7 wickets: UAE – 117/10 (33.1), NEP – 118/3 (30.3) (01 May, 2023)
- NEP beat UAE by 9 runs (D/L method): UAE – 310/6 (50), NEP – 269/6 (44) (16 Mar, 2023)
- NEP beat UAE by 177 runs: UAE – 71/10 (22.5), NEP – 248/10 (49.2) (12 Mar, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| K Bhurtel (Captain) | Scored 160 runs in 5 matches |
| K Karan (Vice Captain) | Scored 142 runs and took 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Lamichhane | Took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
| W Muhammad | Scored 133 runs in 5 matches |
| A Sharafu | Scored 49 runs in 5 matches |
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