NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- United Arab Emirates Tour of Nepal 2026, 1st T20I
Published - 20 Apr 2026, 08:45 AM | Updated - 20 Apr 2026, 10:15 AM
The first T20I match is slated for 20th April at 4:45 PM IST, with Nepal battling United Arab Emirates at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Get the best NEP vs UAE Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I of the United Arab Emirates Tour of Nepal 2026. Expert analysis and more.
NEP vs UAE Match Preview:
Nepal will host the United Arab Emirates in the opening T20I of the two-match series at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on April 20, 2026, with the match beginning at 4:45 PM IST under lights. This fixture will carry strong significance, as both teams will compete closely in the rankings, with UAE placed just above Nepal. Therefore, this contest will not only shape the series but also influence their confidence ahead of upcoming ICC events.
Nepal will enter this match under the leadership of Dipendra Singh Airee, who will guide a squad combining youth and experience. Players like Sandeep Lamichhane and Gulshan Jha will strengthen the bowling unit, while Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla will provide attacking intent at the top.
On the other hand, UAE will depend on Muhammad Waseem’s leadership and their balanced lineup, where Alishan Sharafu will add stability and Aayan Afzal Khan will contribute with spin. Furthermore, their pace attack, led by Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Jawadullah, will aim to control the game, and therefore, both teams will look to execute their plans effectively to gain an early advantage in the series.
NEP vs UAE Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Nepal | 6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5 |
NEP vs UAE Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 27°C |
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 170 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 58% |
NEP vs UAE Playing 11s (Predicted):
Nepal Playing 11:
1) Kushal Bhurtel
2) Aasif Sheikh (wk)
3) Kushal Malla
4) Dipendra Singh Airee ©
5) Sundeep Jora
6) Aarif Sheikh
7) Gulsan Jha
8) Sandeep Lamichhane
9) Nandan Yadav
10) Lalit Rajbanshi
11) Hemant Dhami
United Arab Emirates Playing 11:
1) Muhammad Waseem ©
2) Aryansh Sharma (wk)
3) Alishan Sharafu
4) Sohaib Khan
5) Harshit Kaushik
6) Basil Hameed
7) Ali Naseer
8) Aayan Afzal Khan
9) Junaid Siddique
10) Muhammad Jawadullah
11) Haider Ali
Hot Picks for NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Kushal Bhurtel – Providing aggressive starts, Nepal’s right-handed opening batter has scored 1,885 runs in 74 T20Is, also contributing 13 wickets with occasional bowling support. |
| Dipendra Singh Airee – Nepal’s right-handed batting all-rounder and off-spin bowler has accumulated 2,125 runs and taken 60 wickets in 94 T20Is, with a best of 4/18. |
Top Picks:
| Muhammad Waseem – Leading UAE from the front, the right-handed opening batter has piled 3,302 runs in 94 T20Is, also adding 5 wickets with part-time bowling. |
| Alishan Sharafu – Anchoring UAE’s middle order, the right-handed batsman has amassed 1,816 runs in 69 T20Is, focusing purely on batting without bowling contributions. |
Budget Picks:
| Gulshan Jha – Emerging Nepal all-rounder, the left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer has scored 668 runs and claimed 29 wickets in 55 T20Is, best 3/31. |
| Shoaib Khan – He is a right-handed batter from United Arab Emirates who handles the middle-order for them. |
NEP vs UAE United Arab Emirates Tour of Nepal 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Dipendra Singh Airee & Kushal Bhurtel |
| Vice-Captain | Alishan Sharafu & Muhammad Waseem |
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Aryansh Sharma
- Batters – Kushal Bhurtel, Alishan Sharafu, Aasif Sheikh, Muhammad Waseem (vc)
- All-rounders – Dipendra Singh Airee ©, Kushal Malla, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Shahdad
- Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Junaid Siddique
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Aryansh Sharma
- Batters – Kushal Bhurtel ©, Alishan Sharafu (vc), Muhammad Waseem, Sohaib Khan
- All-rounders – Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Muhammad Shahdad
- Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Junaid Siddique
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I United Arab Emirates Tour of Nepal 2026 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| A Kumar | NA | NA |
| S Jora | NA | NA |
NEP vs UAE Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I United Arab Emirates Tour of Nepal 2026 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Dipendra Singh Airee |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Kushal Bhurtel |
| Punt Picks | Gulshan Jha and Sohaib Khan |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
NEP vs UAE Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Nepal is expected to win this match.
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