Kathmandu, Oct. 9 -- Oman made home advantage count, beating Canada by 41 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on Friday to give Nepal a boost in the race for a top-six finish.

The victory came in the opening match of the series in Muscat, where Nepal are the third team competing alongside Oman and Canada.

Batting first after winning the toss, Oman were bowled out for 263 in 49.1 overs. Opener Hasnain Ul Wahab top-scored with 93 off 77 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes. Mujibur Ali made 39, and Jatinder Singh contributed 34.

Canada's Harsh Thaker took four wickets for 37 runs in seven overs, including one maiden. Ajayveer Hundal and Sheel Patel claimed two wickets each.

In reply, Canada were dismissed for 222 in 48 overs....