Fun Facts
š Record: Lamichhaneās 5/18 = best T20I bowling figure by a Nepali spinner
š„ Milestone: Rohit Paudelās 5th T20I fifty as captain
šÆ Qatar Stat: Zubair Ali ā first Qatari to score 50+ in ICC Qualifier
š”ļø Temperature: 35Ā°C matchday heat at Al Amerat
ā±ļø Decider: Last over finish ā 10 needed, 5-run win
Overview: A Thrilling Finish at Al Amerat
Nepal vs Qatar Full Scorecard.The Nepal vs Qatar Super Six clash at the ICC Menās T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 will go down as one of the most dramatic encounters in associate cricket. Played on 13 October 2025 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman, Nepal pulled off a sensational 5-run victory to continue their unbeaten run in the Super Six stage.
A spectacular spell from Sandeep Lamichhane (5/18) sealed the win after Rohit Paudelās captainās knock (58 off 41) powered Nepal to 147/9 in their 20 overs.
Match Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs Qatar ā Super Six, ICC Menās T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 |
| Date | 13 October 2025 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman |
| Toss | Qatar won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Result | Nepal won by 5 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sandeep Lamichhane (5/18) |
š³šµ Nepal Innings ā 147/9 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 | c Liyanage b Baig |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 | c Liyanage b Baig |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | 58 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 141.46 | b Archer |
| Kushal Malla | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 80.00 | c & b Owais Ahmed |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 26 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 118.18 | c Zubair Ali b Archer |
| Mohammad Aadil Alam | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | c & b Archer |
| Gulsan Jha | 16 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 200.00 | b Baig |
| Sundeep Jora | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b Asim |
| Sompal Kami | 14 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 155.56 | run out |
| Nandan Yadav | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | not out |
Extras: 4 (b 0, lb 1, w 3)
Total: 147/9 (20 overs)
Fall of Wickets: 14/1, 25/2, 48/3, 110/4, 114/5, 115/6, 116/7, 134/8, 147/9
Qatar Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Mohammed Baig | 4 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Daniel Archer | 3 | 22 | 3 | 7.33 |
| Owais Ahmed | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 |
| Muhammad Asim | 3 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 |
| Amir Farooq | 3 | 32 | 0 | 10.67 |
| Mujeeb ur Rehman | 3 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
š¶š¦ Qatar Innings ā 142 All Out (19.5 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imal Liyanage (wk) | 56 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 160.00 | b Lamichhane |
| Zubair Ali | 52 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 94.55 | c Jha b N. Yadav |
| Muhammad Asim | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | lbw b Lamichhane |
| Mirza Mohammed Baig (c) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | run out |
| Muhammad Tanveer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ā | run out |
| Shahzaib Jamil | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b Lamichhane |
| Shariq Munir | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | lbw b N. Yadav |
| Daniel Archer | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | b Airee |
| Mujeeb ur Rehman | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 | b Airee |
| Amir Farooq | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | b Lamichhane |
Extras: 7 (b 0, lb 1, w 6)
Total: 142 all out (19.5 overs)
Fall of Wickets: 79/1, 97/2, 105/3, 105/4, 122/5, 123/6, 128/7, 128/8, 138/9, 142/10
Nepal Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 3.5 | 18 | 5 | 4.70 |
| Nandan Yadav | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Sompal Kami | 2 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Rohit Paudel | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
| Gulsan Jha | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Mohammad Aadil Alam | 2 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 |
š Match Summary
- Nepal: 147/9 (20 overs)
- Qatar: 142 all out (19.5 overs)
- Result: Nepal won by 5 runs
- Player of the Match: Sandeep Lamichhane (5/18)
Key Highlights:
- Rohit Paudel top-scored with a brilliant 58 off 41 balls.
- Imal Liyanage and Zubair Aliās 79-run partnership gave Qatar a strong start.
- Sandeep Lamichhaneās five-wicket spell sealed a thrilling finish.
š Stats & Insights
| Category | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Most Runs | Rohit Paudel (58) |
| Highest Strike Rate | Gulsan Jha (200.00) |
| Best Bowling | Sandeep Lamichhane (5/18) |
| Total Sixes | 9 |
| Total Fours | 21 |
| Match Duration | 3 hours 40 minutes |
| Winning Margin | 5 runs |
š§ Post-Match Analysis
Nepalās win came through patience and precision. After a shaky start, the middle order rebuilt the innings, and the bowlers, led by Lamichhane, defended the total brilliantly. Qatarās batters, though impressive, lost their nerve in the final overs ā a testament to Nepalās composure under pressure.
With this victory, Nepal strengthened its position in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 qualification race, signaling their growing dominance in associate cricket.
š£ļø Post-Match Quotes
Rohit Paudel (Nepal Captain):
āThis team believes in fighting till the end. Lamichhaneās spell was pure class. Every player contributed today.ā
Sandeep Lamichhane:
āI just tried to keep it simpleāline, length, and variation. The team trusted me, and that made all the difference.ā
ā FAQs: Nepal vs Qatar T20 Qualifier 2025
Q1. Who won the Nepal vs Qatar T20 Qualifier 2025?
Nepal won by 5 runs.
Q2. Where was the match played?
At Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman.
Q3. Who was the Player of the Match?
Sandeep Lamichhane for his 5/18 spell.
Q4. Who was Nepalās top scorer?
Rohit Paudel with 58 runs.
Q5. What was Qatarās total score?
142 all out in 19.5 overs.
Q6. Whatās next for Nepal?
The victory boosts Nepalās qualification hopes for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
š Conclusion
The Nepal vs Qatar T20 clash was a rollercoaster that showcased the passion and competitiveness of associate cricket. With brilliant performances from Rohit Paudel and Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal continues its march toward T20 World Cup 2026 qualification ā one match, one victory, and one dream at a time.
š External Source:
Read the full official scorecard on icc.