Cricket Triumphs: Zimbabwe, Nepal & Oman Shine in Warm-Up Clashes

Zimbabwe defeated The Netherlands by 29 runs thanks to Ryan Burl's half-century and Ngarava's three-wicket haul. Nepal overcame UAE by 7 wickets, with Airee and Sheikh's unbeaten 103-run partnership. Oman successfully chased down Sri Lanka A's 145 in 18 overs, with Aamir Kaleem scoring an unbeaten 80.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 03-02-2026 21:25 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 21:25 IST
Cricket Triumphs: Zimbabwe, Nepal & Oman Shine in Warm-Up Clashes
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In an exciting cricket match at Premadasa Stadium, Zimbabwe clinched a 29-run victory against The Netherlands. Standout performances came from Ryan Burl, who scored a crucial half-century, and Richard Ngarava, who took three vital wickets. Despite Logan van Beek's efforts, The Netherlands fell short, closing at 149 in response to Zimbabwe's 178.

Elsewhere, Nepal delivered a powerful performance against UAE, triumphing by seven wickets in a warm-up game. With Deependra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh at the helm, they constructed an unbeaten 103-run partnership, successfully chasing down UAE's 145-run target with ease in 17 overs.

At the Colombo Colts Club ground, Oman impressed with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka A. Batting first, Sri Lanka A set a target of 145, which Oman chased successfully in 18 overs. Aamir Kaleem's explosive unbeaten 80 was the highlight of the innings, securing the victory with two overs to spare.

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