NEP vs UAE Match Prediction : 2nd Match, United Arab Emirates tour of Nepal, 2026

UAE's win was aided significantly by the DLS method after Nepal were left exposed at 122/8 when rain arrived. Nepal remain the stronger side on paper and at this venue in full-length conditions, and the series is very much alive heading into the 2nd T20I.

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Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Head-to-Head Record

Nepal hold a 6-5 advantage over UAE in T20 cricket across all competitions. Nepal have been the dominant side at home in Kirtipur.

Nepal vs United Arab Emirates Live-streaming and Broadcast

Nepal and the United Arab Emirates will be meeting on Monday, 20 April 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. T20I action will be available for fans globally. There is no major TV broadcast in India, but live-streaming is typically available on platforms like FanCode.

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NEP vs UAE Team Previews

Nepal

Nepal will be determined to make amends after the DLS heartbreak of the 1st T20I. The batting unit must address a fragile top order — losing three wickets inside the first six overs is not a pattern they can repeat in a must-win series leveller. Dipendra Singh Airee's resilience with the bat was a bright spot and he will need similar contributions at the top of his batting order to post a truly competitive score.

The bowling attack led by Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, and Muhammad Arfan (UAE) remains the most potent in this fixture, and the conditions at Kirtipur will again favour Nepal's spinners heavily through the middle overs. A strong team performance with the ball is the clearest route to a series-levelling win.

Nepal Expected Playing 11

Arjun Saud (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla, Sompal Kami, Hemant Dhami

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United Arab Emirates

UAE will enter the 2nd T20I riding the confidence of an unexpected series-opening win, even if it arrived via the DLS method. Muhammad Waseem's captaincy has been assured, and the bowling unit — particularly Zuhaib-Zubair and Khuzaima Bin Tanvir — showed genuine potency in the 1st T20I. However, their batting will face a very different test in a full 20-over contest away from the DLS safety net.

The UAE middle order's ability to build partnerships against Lamichhane will be the defining factor if they bat first. They will need Vriitya Aravind and Basil Hameed to contribute meaningfully beyond the powerplay to post or chase a competitive total.

United Arab Emirates Expected Playing 11

Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Haider Ali, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Junaid Siddique, Khuzaima Bin Tanvir, Muhammad Zuhaib-Zubair

NEP vs UAE Toss Prediction

Dew is a key factor at Kirtipur in evening conditions, making the second innings progressively easier to bat in as the outfield dampens. Both captains will be highly aware of this, and the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first to maximise their advantage in the death overs.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground offers a slow, dry surface that assists the spinners significantly from the middle overs. Seamers can expect some movement off the surface in the early overs, but the pitch generally settles into a spin-friendly track as the match progresses. A total of 150–160 runs represents a par score in the first innings in full-length conditions.

The weather forecast for 21 April is largely clear, though Kirtipur has a well-documented history of afternoon showers. Both teams and the match officials will be closely monitoring the skies, particularly given the rain drama in the 1st T20I.

NEP vs UAE : Who Will Win?

Nepal are firm favourites to level the series and win the 2nd T20I. Their 1st T20I defeat was more a consequence of an untimely rain interruption and the DLS method than any genuine UAE superiority in the contest. Nepal's home advantage, dominant spin attack on this surface, and the added motivation of a series on the line make them the standout pick for this match.

Bet on Nepal to win.