World Cup League-2: Nepal playing against Namibia today

KATHMANDU: Nepal is playing against Namibia today in an encounter of the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 (2023-2027) series.

Eager to avenge their earlier loss to Namibia by 4 wickets in the first match at Kirtipur, Nepal enters the contest with renewed determination.

Following a convincing 9-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the second match, Nepal’s morale is soaring as they take on Namibia at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur today.

The game will start at 9:30 am, marking a crucial juncture in the ongoing series hosted in Kathmandu, serving as a vital step in the selection process for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

The ICC initiated a similar qualification format in the previous cycle (2019-2023) to determine teams advancing to the Cricket World Cup.

Among the participating nations in League-2, including Nepal, Netherlands, Namibia, Canada, Oman, Scotland, UAE, and America, the top 4 teams will secure berths in the World Cup qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the remaining four countries will have an opportunity to stake their claim for a spot in the prestigious Cricket World Cup.

As Namibia and Netherlands visit Nepal, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the outcome of this clash, anticipating the unfolding drama in the pursuit of World Cup glory.