Nepal won the latest ODI by 44 runs in Kuala Lumpur on 12 Sep 2026, and that result sums up the Nepal vs UAE head to head: close, but tilted towards Nepal. Nepal’s tally stands at 19 wins, UAE’s at 14, over 33 meetings stretching from Aug 2018 to Sep 2026.
All 33 were limited-overs fixtures, and none ended tied or without a result. Scroll on for a game-by-game timeline in each format, the names that dominate the batting and bowling, the most lopsided results and the venues these two Associate nations keep returning to.
Nepal vs UAE Head to Head: ODIs and T20Is
Nepal’s lead is built mostly in ODIs, where they are 12 to 8 up in 20 matches since Aug 2018. The run of results swings in clusters. Nepal won every ODI in the list from Mar 2023 to Jul 2023, then UAE won twice at the ICC Academy, Dubai in Oct and Nov 2025. Nepal have since won the last 3, two at Kirtipur and one in Kuala Lumpur, where their 313/9 is the highest ODI total between the sides.
T20Is are almost even, Nepal shading it by a single win, 7 to 6, over 13 contests that began in Jan 2019. UAE won both T20Is at Al Amarat in Feb 2022, then Nepal took three of four on home grounds in Oct and Nov 2023. They split the last pair at Kirtipur in Apr 2026: UAE by 6 wickets on DLS, then Nepal by 8 wickets the next day.
Each country’s complete record is on the Nepal team records and UAE cricket team pages.
Nepal vs UAE Head to Head Record in ODIs and T20Is
| Format | Matches | Nepal won | UAE won | Tied | Drawn | NR | First match | Latest match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | – | 0 | 30 Aug 2018 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| T20Is | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | – | 0 | 31 Jan 2019 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| All formats | 33 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Aug 2018 | 12 Sep 2026 |
Nepal vs UAE in ODIs
ODIs in this record book: 20, from Aug 2018 to Sep 2026.
Most Runs in Nepal vs UAE ODIs
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS Airee Nepal | 19 | 19 | 514 | 100 | 30.24 | 81.59 | 1 | 3 |
| RK Paudel Nepal | 19 | 19 | 445 | 109 | 23.42 | 70.75 | 1 | 2 |
| Waseem Muhammad UAE | 14 | 14 | 371 | 76 | 26.50 | 88.33 | 0 | 3 |
| Aarif Sheikh Nepal | 16 | 16 | 348 | 52 | 26.77 | 62.59 | 0 | 1 |
| Gulsan Jha Nepal | 10 | 10 | 322 | 67* | 46.00 | 87.98 | 0 | 3 |
| Aasif Sheikh Nepal | 13 | 13 | 322 | 102 | 26.83 | 77.97 | 1 | 1 |
| Asif Khan UAE | 7 | 7 | 309 | 101* | 51.50 | 93.92 | 1 | 2 |
| Rohan Mustafa UAE | 12 | 12 | 303 | 60 | 27.55 | 58.61 | 0 | 3 |
| V Aravind UAE | 11 | 11 | 269 | 94 | 24.45 | 58.10 | 0 | 1 |
| B Sharki Nepal | 9 | 9 | 264 | 70 | 33.00 | 67.35 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in Nepal vs UAE ODIs
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Lamichhane Nepal | 17 | 17 | 36 | 4/24 | 17.06 | 3.96 | 0 |
| Sompal Kami Nepal | 17 | 17 | 30 | 5/33 | 23.63 | 5.34 | 1 |
| Karan KC Nepal | 16 | 16 | 28 | 4/19 | 21.00 | 4.53 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique UAE | 12 | 12 | 27 | 4/23 | 17.22 | 4.45 | 0 |
| LN Rajbanshi Nepal | 12 | 12 | 18 | 5/20 | 22.56 | 3.96 | 1 |
| DS Airee Nepal | 17 | 17 | 16 | 3/18 | 26.81 | 3.52 | 0 |
| Rohan Mustafa UAE | 12 | 12 | 15 | 3/24 | 24.33 | 3.84 | 0 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan UAE | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4/14 | 26.10 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Gulsan Jha Nepal | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2/26 | 32.78 | 6.15 | 0 |
| Basil Hameed UAE | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4/15 | 14.50 | 3.61 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Khadka Nepal | 115 | 109 | 15 | 1 | 28 Jan 2019 |
| RK Paudel Nepal | 109 | 130 | 5 | 2 | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Aasif Sheikh Nepal | 102 | 106 | 8 | 4 | 12 Sep 2026 |
| Asif Khan UAE | 101* | 42 | 4 | 11 | 16 Mar 2023 |
| DS Airee Nepal | 100 | 94 | 13 | 1 | 1 May 2026 |
Best bowling in an innings
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LN Rajbanshi Nepal | 5/20 | 7.5 | 12 Mar 2023 |
| Sompal Kami Nepal | 5/33 | 6.3 | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan UAE | 4/14 | 10 | 14 Nov 2022 |
| LN Rajbanshi Nepal | 4/14 | 7.1 | 1 May 2023 |
| Basil Hameed UAE | 4/15 | 5 | 18 Mar 2022 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 313/9 | 50 | UAE | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 12 Sep 2026 |
| UAE | 310/6 | 50 | Nepal | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Nepal | 289/7 | 50 | UAE | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 1 May 2026 |
| Nepal | 269/6 | 44 | UAE | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 16 Mar 2023 |
| UAE | 269 | 49.1 | Nepal | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 12 Sep 2026 |
Lowest all-out totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 71 | 22.5 | Nepal | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 12 Mar 2023 |
| UAE | 97 | 19.3 | Nepal | ICC Academy, Dubai | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Nepal | 103 | 35.1 | UAE | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Nepal | 113 | 33.5 | UAE | ICC Academy, Dubai | 25 Jan 2019 |
| UAE | 117 | 33.1 | Nepal | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 1 May 2023 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal won by 177 runs | ODI | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 12 Mar 2023 |
| Nepal won by 145 runs | ODI | ICC Academy, Dubai | 26 Jan 2019 |
| UAE won by 99 runs | ODI | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Nepal won by 7 wickets | ODI | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 1 May 2023 |
| Nepal won by 6 wickets | ODI | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 18 Nov 2022 |
| UAE won by 5 wickets | ODI | ICC Academy, Dubai | 30 Oct 2025 |
Nepal vs UAE ODI Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | Nepal won by 44 runs |
| 1 May 2026 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 6 runs (DLS) |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 37 runs |
| 5 Nov 2025 | ICC Academy, Dubai | UAE won by 4 wickets |
| 30 Oct 2025 | ICC Academy, Dubai | UAE won by 5 wickets |
| 2 Jul 2023 | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare | Nepal won by 3 wickets |
| 1 May 2023 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Mar 2023 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 9 runs (DLS) |
| 12 Mar 2023 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 177 runs |
| 6 Mar 2023 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Nepal won by 42 runs |
Nepal vs UAE in T20Is
T20Is in this record book: 13, from Jan 2019 to Apr 2026.
Most Runs in Nepal vs UAE T20Is
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DS Airee Nepal | 12 | 12 | 287 | 47* | 41.00 | 123.71 | 0 | 0 |
| Aasif Sheikh Nepal | 8 | 8 | 249 | 64* | 35.57 | 108.73 | 0 | 3 |
| Waseem Muhammad UAE | 10 | 10 | 233 | 70 | 23.30 | 155.33 | 0 | 1 |
| K Bhurtel Nepal | 9 | 9 | 211 | 84* | 26.38 | 137.01 | 0 | 2 |
| V Aravind UAE | 4 | 4 | 181 | 64 | 45.25 | 120.67 | 0 | 1 |
| RK Paudel Nepal | 7 | 7 | 179 | 51* | 35.80 | 109.15 | 0 | 1 |
| A Sharafu UAE | 8 | 8 | 176 | 58 | 25.14 | 124.82 | 0 | 2 |
| S Jora Nepal | 7 | 7 | 152 | 53* | 30.40 | 122.58 | 0 | 2 |
| Basil Hameed UAE | 7 | 7 | 138 | 51 | 23.00 | 151.65 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaiman Anwar UAE | 3 | 3 | 103 | 59 | 34.33 | 149.28 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets in T20Is
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Lamichhane Nepal | 9 | 9 | 16 | 3/6 | 10.69 | 5.34 | 0 |
| A Bohara Nepal | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3/20 | 17.64 | 8.52 | 0 |
| Junaid Siddique UAE | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3/27 | 19.30 | 7.72 | 0 |
| Sompal Kami Nepal | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2/15 | 19.60 | 7.26 | 0 |
| Gulsan Jha Nepal | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2/11 | 14.75 | 6.10 | 0 |
| Zahoor Khan UAE | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2/17 | 25.88 | 6.79 | 0 |
| Karan KC Nepal | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3/19 | 28.75 | 8.79 | 0 |
| Mohammad Naveed UAE | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2/6 | 8.60 | 4.30 | 0 |
| Ahmed Raza UAE | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5/19 | 9.60 | 6.86 | 1 |
| Sultan Ahmed (2) UAE | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2/9 | 12.20 | 6.10 | 0 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chirag Suri UAE | 84* | 53 | 5 | 5 | 12 Feb 2022 |
| K Bhurtel Nepal | 84* | 57 | 12 | 2 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Waseem Muhammad UAE | 70 | 48 | 4 | 4 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| V Aravind UAE | 64 | 51 | 8 | 2 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Aasif Sheikh Nepal | 64* | 51 | 7 | 1 | 3 Nov 2023 |
Best bowling in an innings
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Raza UAE | 5/19 | 4 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| S Lamichhane Nepal | 3/6 | 4 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| S Lamichhane Nepal | 3/8 | 2 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Kushal Malla Nepal | 3/11 | 3 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Karan KC Nepal | 3/19 | 4 | 18 Oct 2023 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 192/3 | 20 | Nepal | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 12 Feb 2022 |
| UAE | 175/7 | 20 | Nepal | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Nepal | 167/5 | 20 | UAE | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 12 Feb 2022 |
| UAE | 167/6 | 19.5 | Nepal | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Nepal | 165/5 | 19.2 | UAE | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | 23 Oct 2023 |
Lowest all-out totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 107 | 19.2 | Nepal | ICC Academy, Dubai | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Nepal | 107 | 18.4 | UAE | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 22 Feb 2022 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE won by 68 runs | T20I | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 22 Feb 2022 |
| UAE won by 25 runs | T20I | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 12 Feb 2022 |
| UAE won by 21 runs | T20I | ICC Academy, Dubai | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Nepal won by 8 wickets | T20I | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Nepal won by 8 wickets | T20I | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Nepal won by 7 wickets | T20I | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | 18 Oct 2023 |
Nepal vs UAE T20I Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | Nepal won by 8 wickets |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | UAE won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | Nepal won by 1 run |
| 19 Apr 2024 | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | UAE won by 6 wickets |
| 3 Nov 2023 | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | Nepal won by 8 wickets |
| 27 Oct 2023 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | UAE won by 4 wickets |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | Nepal won by 5 wickets |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | Nepal won by 7 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2022 | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | UAE won by 68 runs |
| 12 Feb 2022 | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | UAE won by 25 runs |
Most player of the match awards in Nepal vs UAE matches
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| DS Airee Nepal | 6 |
| Rohan Mustafa UAE | 3 |
| Aasif Sheikh Nepal | 3 |
| Ahmed Raza UAE | 2 |
| Aayan Afzal Khan UAE | 2 |
| Gulsan Jha Nepal | 2 |
| RK Paudel Nepal | 2 |
| Amir Hayat UAE | 1 |
Grounds Used for Nepal vs UAE Cricket Matches
| Ground | Matches | Nepal won | UAE won | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| ICC Academy, Dubai | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amarat | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Takashinga Sports Club, Harare | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Nepal vs UAE Players: Who Scores and Who Strikes
Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal) sits on top of the batting in both formats: 514 in ODIs, plus 287 in T20Is averaging 41.00. His haul of 6 match awards doubles the next best. Rohit Paudel (Nepal) is next in ODIs with 445 runs, including 109 in Oct 2025. The top ODI score belongs to Paras Khadka (Nepal), 115 off 109 balls at the ICC Academy on 28 Jan 2019.
UAE’s best batting moment came from Asif Khan (UAE), who made 101* off just 42 balls with 11 sixes at Kirtipur on 16 Mar 2023. In T20Is, Chirag Suri (UAE) and K Bhurtel (Nepal) share the top score of 84*.
With the ball, Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal) is out in front everywhere. He has 36 ODI victims costing 17.06 each and 16 in T20Is at a miserly 10.69. Junaid Siddique (UAE) has 27 ODI wickets. The best figures are 5/20 by LN Rajbanshi (Nepal) in the ODI where UAE fell for 71, and 5/19 by Ahmed Raza (UAE) in a T20I in Feb 2022.
Grounds, Chasing and the Biggest Wins
Kirtipur’s Tribhuvan University ground has hosted 11 of the 33 meetings, and Nepal have won 8 of them. They are also unbeaten in three games at Mulpani in Kathmandu. UAE prefer neutral or home turf. They took three of four games at Al Amarat and the same share at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium; the ICC Academy is shared 4 apiece.
Nepal’s 177-run ODI win at Kirtipur on 12 Mar 2023 is the largest margin. UAE’s best was a 99-run ODI win in Dubai in Mar 2022, and a 68-run T20I win at Al Amarat the month before.
Setting a target has paid off slightly more often in ODIs, 11 results to 9, from a usual first-innings score of 221. Twenty-over games have gone the other way, with chasers winning 8 and defenders 5. Both teams also meet other Associates often; compare Scotland vs Nepal and UAE vs Oman.
Questions about Nepal vs UAE
Does Nepal or UAE have the better head to head record?
Nepal, 19 to 14, across the 33 games recorded since Aug 2018. The ODI count is 12 to 8 and the T20I count 7 to 6.
Who won the last Nepal vs UAE cricket match?
The most recent game, on 12 Sep 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, was a 44-run ODI victory for Nepal. Aasif Sheikh of Nepal scored 102 in that game. It was Nepal’s third ODI win in a row against UAE.
Who tops the Nepal vs UAE run charts?
Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee: 514 ODI runs and 287 more in T20Is. Waseem Muhammad is the top UAE run scorer in ODIs with 371.
Which bowler has done the most damage?
Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal, who has dismissed 36 UAE batters in ODIs and 16 in T20Is. Sompal Kami of Nepal has 30 ODI wickets, and Junaid Siddique leads UAE with 27.
Where have Nepal and UAE played each other most?
At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, which has staged 11 matches. Nepal won 8 of them and UAE 3.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.