Internet, Sept. 11: Nepal will face the United Arab Emirates in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 final on Saturday, September 12.
The final will take place at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur. The match will begin at 7:00 am IST.
The contest carries major importance for both teams. The winner will qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup, adding extra significance to the final.
Nepal reached the final after beating Oman by 87 runs in the semifinal. Nepal scored 147 before bowling Oman out for 60.
Sandeep Lamichhane will lead Nepal in the title clash. The team will look to maintain its momentum after a strong bowling display against Oman.
The UAE also booked its place in the final with a comfortable semifinal win. It chased down Hong Kong’s target of 71 in 11.1 overs.
Haider Ali played a key role with the ball in that semifinal. The UAE will now face Nepal for the tournament title.
Nepal vs UAE final match details
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 final will feature Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.
Teams: Nepal vs United Arab Emirates
Tournament: ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026
Match: Final
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 am IST
Venue: Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The official ACC schedule confirms the final at Bayuemas Cricket Oval on September 12. The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 am local time in Kuala Lumpur.
The final follows the two semifinals played on September 10. Nepal defeated Oman at Bayuemas, while the UAE defeated Hong Kong at the UKM YSD Oval.
Nepal vs UAE live streaming and squads
Fans in India can watch the final live on the FanCode app and website. Reports also indicate that the match will not have a live television broadcast in India.
Nepal’s squad includes Sandeep Lamichhane, Aasif Sheikh, Dev Khanal and Rohit Paudel. Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha and Karan KC are also part of the squad.
Nepal squad: Aasif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dev Khanal, Ishan Pandey, Rohit Paudel, Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sher Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Kumal and Hemant Dhami.
Harpreet Singh Bhatia will captain the UAE. The squad includes Adeeb Usmani, Tanish Suri, Akshdeep Nath and Rahul Chopra.
UAE squad: Adeeb Usmani, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Tanish Suri, Akshdeep Nath, Rahul Chopra, Sohaib Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Khuzaima Tanveer, Ibrar Ahmad, Haider Ali, Muhammad Mohsin, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Jawadullah and Aryansh Sharma.
The title winner will secure a place in the 2027 Asia Cup. Therefore, Saturday’s final offers both teams a chance to win the Premier Cup and earn qualification for the continental tournament.
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