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.

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.

(With inputs from agencies.)