The first T20I match is scheduled for 20th April At 4:45 PM IST, Nepal takes on United Arab Emirates at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Get the best NEP vs UAE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe UAE tour of Nepal T20I 2026. Expert analysis and more.
NEP vs UAE Match Preview:
Nepal will host UAE in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on April 20, 2026, with the match starting at 4:45 PM IST under lights. This match will be very important, as both the teams will compete tightly in the rankings, with UAE placed just above Nepal. Therefore, this competition will not only shape the series but will also impact their confidence ahead of the upcoming ICC events.
Nepal will enter this match under the leadership of Deependra Singh Airi, who will guide the team with a combination of youth and experience. Players like Sandeep Lamichhane and Gulshan Jha will strengthen the bowling unit, while Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla will provide attacking intent at the top.
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UAE, on the other hand, will rely on the leadership of Muhammad Wasim and their balanced lineup, where Alishan Sharafu will add stability and Ayaan Afzal Khan will contribute with spin. Furthermore, their pace attack led by Junaid Siddiqui and Muhammad Jawadullah will aim to control the game, and hence, both the teams will look to execute their plans effectively to gain an early lead in the series.
NEP vs UAE head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Nepal |
6 |
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united arab emirates |
5 |
NEP vs UAE Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
170 |
Records of chasing teams:
NEP vs UAE Playing 11 (Expected):
Nepal playing 11:
1) Kushal Bhurtel
2) Asif Shaikh (Wicketkeeper)
3) Kushal Mall
4) Deependra Singh Airi ©
5) Sandeep Jora
6) Aarif Shaikh
7) Gulsan Jha
8) Sandeep Lamichhane
9) Nandan Yadav
10) Lalit Rajbanshi
11)Hemant Dhami
united arab emirates playing 11: :
1) Muhammad Wasim ©
2) Aryansh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
3) Alishan Sharafu
4) Soheb Khan
5) Harshit Kaushik
6) Basil Hameed
7) Ali Naseer
8) Ayaan Afzal Khan
9) Junaid Siddiqui
10) Muhammad Jawadullah
11) Haider Ali
Hot Picks for NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Kushal Bhurtel – Providing aggressive starts, Nepal’s right-handed opening batsman has scored 1,885 runs in 74 T20Is, along with 13 wickets with occasional bowling support. |
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Deependra Singh Airi – Nepal’s right-handed batting all-rounder and off-spin bowler has scored 2,125 runs and taken 60 wickets in 94 T20Is, with his best score being 4/18. |
Raises up:
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Muhammad Wasim – Leading UAE from the front, the right-handed opening batsman has scored 3,302 runs in 94 T20Is, along with 5 wickets with part-time bowling. |
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Alishan Sharafu – Anchoring the UAE’s middle-order, the right-handed batsman has scored 1,816 runs in 69 T20Is, focusing entirely on batting without any bowling contributions. |
Budget Selection:
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Gulshan Jha – Nepal’s rising all-rounder, left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer has scored 668 runs and taken 29 wickets in 55 T20Is, his best figures being 3/31. |
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Shoaib Khan – He is a right-handed batsman from UAE who handles the middle order for them. |
NEP vs UAE UAE Nepal Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Deependra Singh Airi and Kushal Bhurtel |
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vice captain |
Alishan Sharafu and Muhammad Wasim |
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Aryansh Sharma
- Batsmen – Kushal Bhurtel, Alishan Sharafu, Asif Shaikh, Muhammad Wasim (Vice Captain)
- All-rounders – Deependra Singh Ari©, Kushal Mall, Ayaan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Shahdad
- Bowlers- Sandeep Lamichhane, Junaid Siddiqui
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Aryansh Sharma
- Batsmen – Kushal Bhurtel©, Alishan Sharafu (Vice Captain), Muhammad Wasim, Sohaib Khan
- All-rounder players- Deependra Singh Airi, Kushal Mall, Gulsan Jha, Muhammad Shahdad
- Bowlers- Sandeep Lamichhane, Junaid Siddiqui
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Nepal tour of UAE 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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A Kumar |
No |
No |
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s jora |
No |
No |
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Nepal tour of UAE 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Deependra Singh Airi |
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gl captaincy option |
Kushal Bhurtel |
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choice of punt |
Gulshan Jha and Sohaib Khan |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-4-2 |
NEP vs UAE Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Nepal is expected to win this match.

