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Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Result – Match 1

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Match 1 • United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal

Nepal cricket team logo
NEP
122/8 (18.5)
United Arab Emirates cricket team logo
UAE
78/4 (8.5)
United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
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Player of the match: Muhammad Zuhaib-Zubair

8.5
6
Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six
8.4
1
Kushal Malla to Shoaib Khan, 1 run
8.3
W
Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha
8.2
1
Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run
8.1
6
Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six
8.1
Wd
Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, 1 wide
End of over 8 (8 runs)
Akshdeep Nath 4 (5)
Alishan Sharafu 18 (14)
UAE 63/3
Nandan Yadav 2-0-14-0
7.6
1
Nandan Yadav to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run
7.5
1
Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
7.4
0
Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, no run
7.3
0
Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, no run
7.2
2
Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs
7.1
4
Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, Four
End of over 7 (10 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 11 (9)
Akshdeep Nath 3 (4)
UAE 55/3
Kushal Bhurtel 1-0-10-0
6.6
1
Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
6.5
1
Kushal Bhurtel to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run
6.4
1
Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run
6.3
6
Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, Six
6.2
0
Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, no run
6.1
1
Kushal Bhurtel to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run
End of over 6 (1 runs)
Akshdeep Nath 1 (2)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
UAE 45/3
Sandeep Lamichhane 2-3-8-0
5.6
1
Sandeep Lamichhane to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run
5.5
0
Sandeep Lamichhane to Akshdeep Nath, no run
5.4
W
Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, Out! Caught by K Malla
5.3
0
Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run
5.2
0
Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run
5.1
0
Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run
End of over 5 (4 runs)
Harpreet Bhatia 2 (3)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
UAE 44/2
Sher Malla 2-0-7-0

Match Summary

Nepal and United Arab Emirates met in Match 1 of United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 8.5: Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six | 8.3: Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha | 8.1: Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six. The turning point arrived at 8.3 when Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (DLS method)), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 8.5: Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six
  • 8.3: Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha
  • 8.1: Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six
  • 7.1: Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, Four
  • 6.3: Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, Six
  • 5.4: Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, Out! Caught by K Malla

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 8.3 when Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (DLS method). Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 8.5: Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

8.5 6 Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six

8.4 1 Kushal Malla to Shoaib Khan, 1 run

8.3 W Kushal Malla to Alishan Sharafu, Out! Caught by G Jha

8.2 1 Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run

8.1 6 Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, Six

8.1 Wd Kushal Malla to Akshdeep Nath, 1 wide

End of over 8 (8 runs)
Akshdeep Nath 4 (5)
Alishan Sharafu 18 (14)
UAE 63/3
Nandan Yadav 2-0-14-0

7.6 1 Nandan Yadav to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run

7.5 1 Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

7.4 0 Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, no run

7.3 0 Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, no run

7.2 2 Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, 2 runs

7.1 4 Nandan Yadav to Alishan Sharafu, Four

End of over 7 (10 runs)
Alishan Sharafu 11 (9)
Akshdeep Nath 3 (4)
UAE 55/3
Kushal Bhurtel 1-0-10-0

6.6 1 Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

6.5 1 Kushal Bhurtel to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run

6.4 1 Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, 1 run

6.3 6 Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, Six

6.2 0 Kushal Bhurtel to Alishan Sharafu, no run

6.1 1 Kushal Bhurtel to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run

End of over 6 (1 runs)
Akshdeep Nath 1 (2)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
UAE 45/3
Sandeep Lamichhane 2-3-8-0

5.6 1 Sandeep Lamichhane to Akshdeep Nath, 1 run

5.5 0 Sandeep Lamichhane to Akshdeep Nath, no run

5.4 W Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, Out! Caught by K Malla

5.3 0 Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run

5.2 0 Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run

5.1 0 Sandeep Lamichhane to Harpreet Bhatia, no run

End of over 5 (4 runs)
Harpreet Bhatia 2 (3)
Alishan Sharafu 3 (5)
UAE 44/2
Sher Malla 2-0-7-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Match 1 match?
United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (DLS method).

What is the Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Match 1?
Nepal vs United Arab Emirates is the Match 1 of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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