Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Nepal Beat UAE to Qualify for 2027 ODI Asia Cup
Nepal played the United Arab Emirates in a cricket final in Kuala Lumpur.
Nepal scored 313 runs in its 50 overs.
Aasif Sheikh was Nepal’s best batter, scoring 102 runs.
Gulsan Jha also scored quickly with 52 runs.
The UAE tried to catch up but lost several early wickets.
Rahul Chopra scored an unbeaten century for the UAE.
Nepal eventually won by 44 runs.
The win sends Nepal to the 2027 ODI Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur.
The victory secured Nepal a place in the 2027 ODI Asia Cup, scheduled for Bangladesh in mid-2027.
Nepal scored 313/9 in 50 overs, led by Aasif Sheikh’s 102 from 106 balls.
Gulsan Jha added 52 from 38 balls, while Karan KC took three UAE wickets for 49 runs.
UAE reached 269 after Rahul Chopra made an unbeaten century, but Nepal secured its second Premier Cup title.
- Who
- Nepal and the United Arab Emirates played in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final.
- What
- Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs and qualified for the 2027 ODI Asia Cup.
- When
- The final was played on Saturday, September 12; the 2027 Asia Cup is scheduled for mid-2027.
- Where
- The final took place in Kuala Lumpur, and the 2027 Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.
- Why
- The ACC Men’s Premier Cup winner is guaranteed a place in the Asia Cup.
- Match
- Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs
- Nepal score
- 313/9 in 50 overs
- UAE score
- 269
- Top Nepal batter
- Aasif Sheikh: 102 from 106 balls
- Top Nepal bowler
- Karan KC: 3 wickets for 49 runs
- Qualification
- Nepal qualified for the 2027 ODI Asia Cup
- Tournament venue
- The 2027 ODI Asia Cup is scheduled for Bangladesh in mid-2027