Overview
- India chased 129 without loss in 19.1 overs to beat Nepal by 10 wickets at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Friday, November 6.
- Ishan Sood (3/18) and Arjun Rajput (3/8) led the attack and bowled Nepal out for 128 by striking early and cleaning up the lower order.
- Openers Aaryavir Sehwag (70 not out) and captain Lakshya Raichandani (53 not out) combined aggressive hitting and steady rotation to finish the chase, and both players earned selection on recent domestic form.
- The game was played in Al Amerat, Oman, and was televised on the Sony Sports Network with streaming on SonyLIV, giving wide viewing access ahead of the next group fixtures.
- The victory puts India top of Group A with a healthy net run rate and gives them momentum ahead of Sunday’s India–Pakistan meeting, a result that could influence which teams reach the semifinals.