Nepal defeated Canada by 24 runs at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman, on 11 Oct 2026, posting 235/10 in their full 50 overs and restricting the visitors to 211/10 in 48.4 overs.
In Nepal’s innings RK Paudel made a patient 101 off 127 balls, hitting eight fours and a six before being caught by Movva off Zahid Shirzad. He was supported by Gulsan Jha’s quick‑fire 48 off 34 balls (four fours, three sixes) and Basir Ahamad’s 30 off 57 balls, while Akhil Kumar and Sukhjinder Singh shared the wickets, taking 4‑68 and 3‑44 respectively.
Canada’s chase began well with A Johnson scoring 44 from 49 balls (six fours) before falling to Lamichhane, while SB Gohel added 35 from 59 balls before a run‑out. Akhil Kumar contributed an unbeaten 30 off 40 balls. Sandeep Lamichhane’s 2 for 33 in ten overs and Karan KC’s 2 for 36 in eight overs were the most effective bowling figures for the visitors.