1 May Kirtipur Nepal produced an authoritative batting performance at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, racking up a massive 289 for 7 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match. Dipendra Singh Airee’s brilliant century led the innings, his composed yet aggressive knock anchoring Nepal’s innings from start to finish.
🔥 Airee hits century to win match
Dipendra Singh Airee once again demonstrated why he is one of Nepal’s most dependable cricketers. He scored a scintillating century off 94 balls combining patience with stroke play. He kept the scoreboard ticking throughout his innings with elegant boundaries and well-timed shots.
Airee’s century proved to be a crucial one for Nepal as it helped stabilize their innings after early pressure and then helped accelerate the run rate in the middle overs. His ability to turn strike and punish loose deliveries kept Nepal moving.
🤝 Great Support From Middle Order
Airee was the star performer but Nepal’s batting line-up showed depth and resilience:
• Binod Bhandari had a supporting but effective knock and contributed valuable 56 runs.
• Opener Captain Rohit Paudel held the top with 39 runs.
• Gulshan Jha added a quick 44 in the death overs to boost the total.
These contributions made Nepal not a one-man team and they posted a strong total with partnerships.
📊 Batting Summary in Nepal
• 50 overs: 289/7
• Key man: Dipendra Singh Airee (100 off 94)
• supporting innings were contributed by Bhandari (56), Paudel (39) and Jha (44)
Nepal got past 250 without any trouble and then stepped on the gas to reach 290 in the last few overs, finishing well.
🎯 UAE Bowling Trial
UAE’s bowlers struggled to contain Nepal’s batting line-up on a batting-friendly Kirtipur pitch.
• Junaid Siddique and Ajay Kumar took two wickets each.
• Other bowlers had some success but couldn't stop the flow of runs
UAE’s bowling attack was inconsistent and though they took the odd wicket, Nepal dominated large sections of the innings.
🏟️ Match/Pitch Situation
The Kirtipur pitch looked good for batting with good bounce and pace. Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Nepal took advantage of the conditions.
The match is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023-2027), where every game is significant in the qualification tables.
📈 Why this innings is important
There are several reasons why this performance is important:
• ✅ Boosts Nepal's standing in the League 2 table
• ✅ Lifts the spirits of the squad after a mixed bag of results
• ✅ Shows batting depth beyond top order dependency
• ✅ Continues Airee’s record as a crucial match-winner
🇳🇵 Nepal: Gaining traction
Nepal have been making steady progress in international cricket, especially in their conditions. They have a huge advantage here at Kirtipur and this type of performance shows a team that is improving tactically and mentally.
Airee’s ton is not just a personal achievement, but a mark of Nepal’s rising maturity as a competitive cricketing nation.
This wasn’t just a big win. This was a statement.
Nepal didn’t just rely on explosive hitting. Instead, they built their innings wisely:
• Stabilise early.
• Create partnerships
• Late acceleration
That’s the recipe of a good ODI team and Nepal nearly pulled it off to perfection.
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