Wed Oct 15 14:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here are two versions of the text: a short summary and then a news article.

**Summary:**

Nepal and Oman have qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka based on their performance in the Asia-EAP Qualifier. UAE’s victory over Samoa secured their qualification even before their Super Six match. One additional team from the tournament will also qualify. Key players include Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane and Oman’s Jiten Ramanandi.

**News Article:**

**Nepal and Oman Secure Spots in 2026 T20 World Cup**

*ESPN Africa – Al Amerat, Oman* – Nepal and Oman have officially secured their places in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Their qualification was guaranteed even before their Super Six clash at the Asia-EAP Qualifier in Al Amerat, thanks to UAE’s dominant victory over Samoa earlier today.

The UAE’s win ensured that neither Nepal nor Oman could be overtaken, cementing their positions at the top of the Super Six points table. Only net run rate separates the two teams. One more team from the Qualifier will join them at the World Cup. UAE currently sits in third place with 4 points, and faces Japan in a crucial match on October 16th.

Nepal’s success has been significantly driven by wristspinner Sandeep Lamichhane, who has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament. He has taken 10 wickets in four innings at an impressive average of 9.40, with an economy rate below six. His figures of 5 for 18 against Qatar were instrumental in their victory.

Oman’s bowling attack has been spearheaded by Jiten Ramanandi, who has taken 7 wickets in four innings, maintaining an economy rate of 5.90. The left-arm seamer previously caught the eye during the Asia Cup, where he dismissed India’s Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.

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