The Nepal National Cricket Team is all set to kick off their ICC World Cricket League 2 campaign in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this Sunday, facing a strong United States (USA) side in what promises to be one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament.
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This marks Nepal’s first major series after qualifying for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka — and the team will now aim to take a big step towards the 2026 ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers as well.
Head-to-Head: Nepal vs USA ODI Record
Nepal and the USA have met nine times in ODIs so far, with four wins each and one match ending in a tie — making Sunday’s clash the tenth ODI battle between these two sides.
Currently, Nepal sits 17th in the ICC ODI Rankings, while the USA is ranked 14th, three spots higher.
The last time these two teams met was in Dallas, USA, during the previous round of the World Cricket League 2 in late 2024, where Nepal lost both matches to the home side.
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In the first ODI, USA chased down Nepal’s 286-run target with 3 wickets remaining.
- Rohit Paudel narrowly missed a century, scoring 96 runs, while Anil Shah and Aasif Sheikh both hit fifties.
- Despite Kushal Bhurtel taking 4 wickets, Nepal fell short.
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In the second ODI, USA set a target of 281 runs, and Nepal were bowled out for 244, losing by 37 runs.
- Anil Shah scored another fifty, and Sompal Kami added 46 runs.
- USA’s Gajanand Singh and Saurabh Netravalkar starred with the ball.
Current Standings in ICC World Cricket League 2
- USA: Played 20 matches, 14 wins, 6 losses → 28 points, 2nd place.
- Nepal: Played 14 matches, 5 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws → 12 points, 7th place.
Nepal is currently placed second from the bottom, while the USA sits second from the top, making this an important game for both teams’ ODI World Cup qualification hopes.
Only the top four teams from the WCL2 will progress directly to the 2026 ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers in Australia.
For Nepal, already celebrating their T20 World Cup qualification, this ODI campaign is about protecting their ODI status and keeping alive the dream of another World Cup appearance.
Recent Form
- Nepal’s recent tour of Scotland and the Netherlands was mixed — winning 3 out of 4 matches in the series on June.
- USA, on the other hand, dominated their home series against Oman and Canada, winning 3 of 4 games, including both matches against Canada on May.
Both sides come into this clash with good momentum, making it one of the most anticipated matches of the ongoing ICC World Cricket League 2.
Iran are in top form and ready to challenge Nepal.
Match Details
- Fixture: Nepal vs USA, ICC World Cricket League 2
- Venue: UAE (Exact ground TBA)
- Date: Sunday
- Time: 11:15 AM Nepal Time
- Live Stream: Available on ICC’s official website – google.com/ICC
What’s at Stake
For USA, a win will strengthen their position at the top of the points table, while Nepal desperately needs victories in the upcoming matches against the USA and UAE to climb up the standings and retain their ODI status.
The pressure is on captain Rohit Paudel and his men to turn the tables after their previous defeats and prove their ODI resilience once again.