Nepal And oman Have officially confirmed your eligibility for 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup In India And Sri Lanka After an impressive performance in Asia-East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier Held in Al Amerat.
Nepal and Oman have secured spots for T20 World Cup 2026
Their impressive consistency in both the group and Super Six stages ensured they booked their flights for next year’s mega event even before their much-awaited clash. The qualification comes hours after UAE’s emphatic 77-run win Samoa Which mathematically confirmed that both Nepal and Oman will finish in the top three positions in the Super Six points table.
Nepal’s campaign was inspired by the talent of the star leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane Whose match-winning spells once again underlined his vital role in Nepal’s bowling attack. With ten wickets at an average of 9.40 in just four innings and a poor economy rate of below six, Lamichhane’s five wickets for eighteen runs against Qatar was an extraordinary performance that demolished the opposition’s target and secured a memorable win.
Led by a balanced unit featuring Deependra Singh Airi, Kushal BhurtelAnd Asif ShaikhNepal remained unbeaten in the group stage and carried their momentum into the Super Six stage. His thrilling victory on the last ball united arab emirates And another close win against Qatar demonstrated both composure and tactical discipline at key moments. These wins not only secured their place in the T20 World Cup but also cemented their growing reputation as a strong allied cricket nation capable of challenging top-tier teams.
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UAE eyes final qualification berth
While Nepal and Oman have confirmed their tickets, the UAE will now face the decisive task of claiming the final qualifying spot from the Asia-EaP region. Their impressive performance against Samoa raised hopes after earlier failures in the Super Six round. Currently placed third with four points, UAE’s final league clash against Japan October 16 has become a virtual knockout that will determine whether they go to next year’s tournament along with Nepal and Oman. The Emiratis will rely heavily on their experienced core Muhammad Wasim, Tulsi HameedAnd Zahoor Khan To deliver under pressure.
Left arm fast bowler for Oman Jiten Ramanandi Has played an important role in his qualifying journey. With seven wickets in four innings at an impressive economy rate of 5.90, his early successes consistently set the game in Oman’s favour. The bowler also showed great form in the Asia Cup earlier this year, where he dismissed India’s top-order batsmen. Abhishek Sharma And Tilak Vermasupported by the consistent batting of Zeeshan Maqsood And Aaqib IlyasOman maintained their composure even in high-pressure matches, which reflects their continued progress on the international stage.
The Asia-EaP Qualifier has been one of the most competitive regional events, with five of the first six Super Six matches going down to the final. Nepal’s resilience, Oman’s strategic clarity and the UAE’s late rise highlight how far the Asian allies have come in the shortest format. With Nepal and Oman included in the 2026 T20 World Cup lineup, the focus now turns to the UAE decider that will pit the trio from the region on cricket’s biggest stage.
