Kathmandu, October 13 — Nepal produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Oman by 113 runs in the 135th ODI of the series, bowling out Oman for 150 runs in 40 overs while defending a target of 264. Batting first, Nepal posted 263/8 in 50 overs, with captain Rohit Paudel leading the scoring with 61 runs off 67 balls. A. Kumal contributed 40 runs, while I. Pandey and B. Ahamad added 37 runs each. Karan KC provided a late boost with an explosive 40 off just 16 balls, including four sixes, helping Nepal finish with a competitive total. In reply, Oman struggled against Nepal’s disciplined bowling attack and were dismissed for 150. Vinayak Shukla top-scored with 77 off 83 balls, but regular wickets prevented Oman from building a strong chase. Nandan Yadav was among Nepal’s standout bowlers, claiming three wickets for just 12 runs in six overs. Captain Sandeep Lamichhane also took three wickets for 28 runs, while Dipendra Singh Airee picked up two wickets. Karan KC contributed with the ball as well, taking one wicket for only eight runs in six overs. The emphatic 113-run victory highlighted Nepal’s strength with both bat and ball, as the Rhinos secured a convincing win over Oman. Match summary Nepal: 263/8 (50 overs) Oman: 150 all out (40 overs) Result: Nepal won by 113 runs Top scorer for Nepal: Rohit Paudel — 61 Top scorer for Oman: Vinayak Shukla — 77 Best Nepal bowling figures: Nandan Yadav — 3/12
