NEP vs UAE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?

Nepal will face United Arab Emirates in the second T20I of the UAE tour of Nepal 2026, which will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The United Arab Emirates won the first T20I by six wickets and lead the series 1-0. Nepal batted first and posted a below-par total of 122 runs. Dipendra Singh Airee was the top-scorer for Nepal, scoring 32 runs off 35 balls. 

In reply, the United Arab Emirates chased down the target using the DLS method. Muhammad Waseem was the standout performer for the UAE, scoring a match-winning 33 runs at a strike rate of 220. In the bowling department, Muhammad Zubaib took three wickets, while Junaid Siddique 

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NEP vs UAE Match Details

• Match: Nepal vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 21st April 2026

• Time: 4:45 PM IST

• Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NEP vs UAE Weather Report

Pitch Report - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Shorter boundaries mean plenty of runs will be on offer. Both teams will prefer chasing.

• Win Batting First: 55%

• Win Bowling First: 45%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 170

• Average 2nd Innings: 153

NEP vs UAE Recent Form

NEP vs UAE Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODI)

• NEP Wins - 6

• UAE Wins - 4

Top Batters to Watch – NEP vs UAE

• Muhammad Waseem (UAE): 33 runs in this Series 

• Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP): 32 runs in this Series 

• Alishan Sharafu (UAE): 18 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NEP vs UAE

• Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Zuhaib Zubair (UAE): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Junaid Siddique (UAE): 2 wickets in this Series 

NEP vs UAE Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UAE bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 135-140

• Match Result: NEP to win

Scenario 2: If NEP Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 145–155

• Match Result: NEP to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NEP vs UAE Predicted Playing XIs

Nepal

Nandan Yadav, Sundeep Jora, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gulsan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Arjun Saud, Basir Ahmed, Sher Malla, Hemant Dhami, Dipendra Singh Airee.

United Arab Emirates 

Mohammad Waseem, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Khuzaima Tanveer, Alishan Sharafu, Adeeb Usmani, Muhammad Zuhaib, Akshdeep Nath, Harpreet Singh. 

Why Nepal is the favourite

• Explosive top-order 

• Experienced squad

• Strong bowling unit 

NEP vs UAE Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our NEP vs UAE today match prediction, Nepal are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I. The likes of Gulsan Jha, Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla will be key players to watch out for.