Kuala Lumpur, September 10, 2026: Nepal have marched into the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Oman by 87 runs in the first semi-final.

Batting first, Nepal posted 147 all out in 45.4 overs, with Dipendra Singh Airee leading the scoring with a composed 51 off 76 balls. Basir Ahamad also made a valuable contribution, scoring 47 off 88 deliveries, as Nepal battled their way to a competitive total.

Oman’s chase never got going. Nepal’s bowlers produced a dominant display to dismiss Oman for just 60 runs in 28.1 overs, securing a convincing 87-run victory.

Sandeep Lamichhane was the pick of the bowling attack, claiming 3 wickets for 9 runs in 6 overs, while Dipendra Singh Airee added 3/11. Rohit Kumar Paudel and Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi also chipped in with two wickets each.

With both bat and ball firing, Nepal delivered a clinical semi-final performance and booked their place in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final.

Match Summary

Nepal — 147 all out (45.4 overs)
Oman — 60 all out (28.1 overs)
Nepal won by 87 runs

Top Performers:
Dipendra Singh Airee — 51 runs & 3/11
Basir Ahamad — 47 runs
Sandeep Lamichhane — 3/9
Rohit Kumar Paudel — 2/7
Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi — 2/12

The Rhinos are through to the final! ❤️

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