Nepal opts to bat first against Oman

KATHMANDU: Nepal has elected to bat first against Oman in their ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter, set to begin shortly.

Captain Rohit Paudel won the toss and chose to take first strike, signaling an attacking intent from the home side.

Nepal has opened with Arjun Kumal and Binod Bhandari, while Aasif Sheikh and Lalit Rajbanshi have been included in the playing XI.

Meanwhile, key players Bashir Ahmad, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Bhurtel, and Sompal Kami have been left on the bench for this match.

The game is part of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series featuring Nepal, Oman, and the UAE.