United Arab Emirates national cricket team (UAE) vs Nepal national cricket team (NEP) Dream11 Prediction – 91st ODI, ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023-27)
Match 91 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (2023‑27) pits UAE against Nepal on 5 November 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Both teams are eager to strengthen their standings in the qualification pathway for the World Cup. UAE as the home side will aim to use familiarity with conditions to their advantage, while Nepal will look to bring intensity and turn the tables early in the series.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
- Venue: ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, UAE
- Format: One-Day International (ODI)
- Match Number: 91 of ICC CWC League 2
Team Previews
UAE
UAE’s squad features a blend of youth and experience, looking to build momentum at home. Their batting unit must provide solid starts while the bowlers will need to maintain consistency across overs to contain Nepal’s attack.
Nepal
Nepal have shown flair and all-round capability in recent matches. In this contest, their top-order batters and spinners will be key to upsetting the home side. Their challenge will be adapting to conditions and handling pressure in crucial junctures.
Probable XIs (Tentative)
UAE – Probable XI
- Rahul Chopra (c & wk)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Muhammad Waseem
- Basil Hameed
- Dhruv Parashar
- Junaid Siddique
- Simranjeet Singh
- Haider Ali
- Muhammad Arfan
Nepal – Probable XI
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bhim Sharki
- Aarif Sheikh
- Aasif Sheikh
- Gulshan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Basir Ahamad
Top Fantasy Picks
- Rohit Paudel (Nepal): Dynamic top-order batter and captain; strong fantasy pick for runs.
- Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal): All-rounder with ability to contribute with bat and bowl; high value.
- Alishan Sharafu (UAE): Young batter with good recent form; good differential pick.
- Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal): Leading spinner, wicket‐taking threat in middle overs.
- Muhammad Waseem (UAE): Experienced batter; safe pick for fantasy stability.
- Junaid Siddique (UAE): Bowler who may exploit home conditions; value pick.
- Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal): Explosive batter; high upside if he gets going.
- Dhruv Parashar (UAE): Young all-rounder; good for budget picks with potential upside.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain (2× points): Rohit Paudel or Alishan Sharafu
- Vice-Captain (1.5× points): Dipendra Singh Airee or Sandeep Lamichhane
Match Prediction
UAE, playing at home, hold a slight edge thanks to familiarity with the venue and conditions. However, Nepal’s all-round team composition and form give them a strong chance if they adapt well early. Prediction: UAE to win by 20-25 runs, assuming their batters build a solid total and bowlers execute well.
Fantasy Tips
- Confirm toss and final playing XI before locking your Dream11 team.
- Prioritise top-order batters and spinners/all-rounders who bowl full quota.
- Include at least one specialist bowler from each team to spread risk.
- Choose a wicket-keeper batter likely to bat top-5 for extra fantasy value.
- Balance your side: pick 6-7 players from the slightly favoured side and 4-5 from the other to hedge risk.
Conclusion
Match 91 of ICC CWC League 2 between UAE and Nepal offers rich fantasy opportunities. Key players like Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Alishan Sharafu and Dipendra Singh Airee should feature prominently in your Dream11 cricket lineup. Back UAE for slight edge, but keep Nepal’s potential to upset in mind.
