{
  "id": 6973287,
  "title": "UAE miss out on Asia Cup qualification after Nepal defeat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/uae-miss-out-on-asia-cup-qualification-after-nepal-defeat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:57:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/uae-miss-out-on-asia-cup-qualification-after-nepal-defeat-1.500672531"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE failed to qualify for the 2027 ODI Asia Cup following a 44-run loss to Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. The UAE's defeat marked their second consecutive absence from the Asia Cup, having also participated in the 2023 edition. Nepal secured their berth in the continental tournament by clinching the Premier Cup title for the second time. Opener Aasif Sheikh played a pivotal role, scoring a century, while their bowlers delivered a dominant performance, finishing with 3/49. The UAE struggled from the start, losing 8 wickets for 56 runs in their 50 overs, ultimately falling short by 44 runs. UAE secured their spot in the Asia Cup 2026 semifinals and will also participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup after defeating Japan.",
  "summary": "The UAE missed out on qualification for the 2027 ODI Asia Cup after suffering a 44-run defeat to Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Asia Cup, Here We Come! #Rhinos reign supreme as the ACC Men’s Premier Cup Champions! #SBLNPL | #NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/A2Vcjtt2Js — CAN (@CricketNep) September 12, 2026 Nepal secured their place in the continental tournament…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE lose 44-run final to Nepal in Asia Cup qualifier",
    "Aasif Sheikh scores century, Nepal bowlers take 3/49",
    "UAE qualified for 2026 Asia Cup semifinals and T20 World Cup"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}