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Nepal and Oman Clinch 2026 T20 World Cup Spots With One AsiaEAP Place Still Open

UAE will secure qualification by beating Japan today in Muscat.

Overview

  • A 77-run UAE win over Samoa confirmed Nepal and Oman cannot finish outside the Super Six top three.
  • The UAE qualify with victory against Japan today, while Japan must win today and then beat Oman to be certain.
  • Qatar remain in contention only with a big win over Samoa plus favorable results and net run rate swings, as Samoa are eliminated.
  • The Super Six has featured multiple final-over finishes, with Nepal winning two thrillers led by Sandeep Lamichhane’s 10 wickets and Oman edging UAE through Nadeem Khan’s late hitting and Jiten Ramanandi’s bowling.
  • With Nepal and Oman through, 19 teams are confirmed for the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka in February–March 2026.