Nepal Defeats UAE by Seven Wickets in T20 World Cup Practice Match in Chennai

Nepal defeated the UAE by seven wickets in the first practice match held in Chennai, India, ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh's unbeaten half-centuries helped Nepal secure an easy victory.

Nepal achieved the modest target of 146 runs set by the UAE with 3 wickets down, with 3 overs remaining. The unbeaten 103-run partnership between Dipendra and Aarif proved decisive in Nepal's win.