Nepal will face the USA in an important ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match, taking place in Dubai. This match is crucial for Nepal, as they currently sit in seventh place on the points table with five wins and nine losses. The team needs to achieve several victories to enhance its chances of securing a top-four position, which would grant them direct qualification for the World Cup qualifiers.
Current Standings and Match Importance
The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-2027 features teams competing for a coveted spot in the World Cup qualifiers. The top four teams will advance. As it stands, Nepal is in a precarious position, and they must capitalize on this opportunity.
In contrast, the USA is performing well, positioned second with 14 wins and six defeats. However, the playing conditions in Dubai may pose challenges for them.
Strategic Advantages
Nepal’s strengths lie in its effective spin attack. The conditions in Dubai are expected to favor spin bowlers, providing Nepal with the opportunity to utilize this advantage against the USA.
Squads Overview
- USA Squad:
- Smit Patel (w)
- Shayan Jahangir
- Monank Patel (c)
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Milind Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Jasdeep Singh
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Rushil Ugarkar
- Shubham Ranjane
- Andries Gous
- Aaron Jones
- Yasir Mohammad
- Juanoy Drysdale
- Nepal Squad:
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Anil Sah (w)
- Bhim Sharki
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Aarif Sheikh
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Karan KC
- Nandan Yadav
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Gulsan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Kushal Malla
- Aasif Sheikh
Viewing Options
Fans in India will not have a televised broadcast of the series. However, live streaming will be available through the Fancode App and website, providing an opportunity for spectators to follow the match in real-time.
This upcoming encounter between Nepal and the USA is poised to be a defining moment in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, with both teams aiming to achieve their desired objectives.
