Nepal defended a low total against Oman in the semis on Thursday to set up a high-stakes final against arch-rivals UAE, with a direct berth to the 2027 Asia Cup on the line.

The Gorkhas inform that Shikhar Insurance will be their ‘golden partner’, and its logo will be displayed on the back of the jersey for the third Nepal Premier League.

Nepal have never won against Hong Kong in the tournament. On Tuesday, they fell short by 15 runs.

Hayat smashed seven fours and seven sixes in an unbeaten 117 as Hong Kong recovered from 133-7 to post a challenging total in their must-win match.

Saudi Arabia recovered from an early setback through Abdul Waheed before Nepal’s spinners triggered a late collapse; Gulshan Jha then sealed the chase with an unbeaten 44.

Waheed’s 77 anchors Saudi Arabia’s innings before Nepal’s spinners strike repeatedly; Nepal need 191 to secure a third straight win and a place in the semi-finals.

The skipper took five wickets for 14 runs as Nepal bowled Bahrain out for 87 in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia.

New Zealand all-rounder helped Janakpur win the inaugural NPL title in 2024.

With stops in India, Malaysia, Japan and Oman, CAN leaders insist structural changes in the squad are aimed squarely at qualifying for the Asia Cup and building beyond ODI status retention.

Praises pour in for Paudel as Nepal’s most successful captain is replaced by Sandeep Lamichhane, with CAN offering no explanation for the sudden leadership change.

Throughout the tournament, the team will have access to the hotel’s luxury suites, customised player-diet plans, and state-of-the-art wellness infrastructure.

Though official dates for the third season remain unannounced, NPL franchises are shifting into high gear, led by Pokhara Avengers’ double-act of Shakib Al Hasan and head coach Ajantha Mendis.

The upcoming edition will feature 10 franchise teams.

The team that produced historic ODI performances in 2023 is now struggling for competitive totals, with familiar weaknesses resurfacing in League 2.

Sana Praveen’s unbeaten 98 and Sabitri Dhami’s 78 power Nepal to 199 without loss before bowlers dismiss Singapore’s hopes.

The three-match series will be played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur following an agreement between CAN and BCCI officials in Edinburgh.

Former Janakpur Bolts’ marquee becomes the biggest signing of the third-season auction as franchises complete domestic recruitment.

The guidelines, as per the global body of cricket, are part of its broader commitment to player health, wellbeing and the continued growth of the women’s game.

Defeat continues a troubling run for Nepal women, who also missed out on Asian Games qualification after a disappointing Malaysia tour.

Sher Malla takes four wickets before Kushal Bhurtel’s 65 powers Nepal ahead of the DLS par score against Hong Kong in Singapore.