Sahitya

  Associate EL-CLASSICO, Nepal Clinch Victory Over UAE Al Amerat, Oman – October 12, 2025 Nepal scripted one of the most dramatic finishes in recent T20 cricket history, edging past the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by just one run in a nail-biting Super Six clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier 2025/26. The victory not only showcased Nepal’s fighting spirit but also strengthened their campaign for a coveted T20 World Cup berth.   A Gritty Start with the Bat Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bat first on a dry and slightly unpredictable Al Amerat pitch. Openers Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel gave the team a stable start, weathering UAE’s disciplined new-ball attack. Aasif anchored the innings brilliantly with a well-constructed 51 off 47 balls, while Bhurtel added a valuable 28 off 26 deliveries. Despite losing wickets in intervals, Nepal managed to post a competitive total of 140/6 in 20 overs, thanks to some late hitting from Gulshan Jha else Ne...