Nepal vs Scotland: Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series ODI Match in Texas, USA
Nepal is set to face Scotland today in the ongoing ICC World Cup League 2 tri-series ODI in the USA. The match will begin at 10:15 PM Nepali time (11:30 AM local time) at Grand Prairie in Texas. This series includes Nepal, Scotland, and the host team, the USA.
Match Preview
Nepal and Scotland are meeting for the second time in this series. In their first clash last Wednesday, Nepal emerged victorious, defeating Scotland by 5 wickets.
• Series Format: Nepal will participate in a total of nine tri-series under the World Cup League 2, which spans until 2027. Each tri-series includes four ODIs for Nepal, and this is their third series’ fourth game. In their previous match on Sunday, Nepal lost to the USA by 37 runs.
UPDATE: Scotland won the Toss and chose to Bowl first.
Nepal Playing XI : TBD
Scotland Playing XI : TBD
Weather Forecast and Rain Concerns
The weather forecast shows a high chance of rain in Dallas, Texas, which could significantly impact the game. Expected rain probabilities:
• 10:00 AM (local time): 60% chance of rain
• 11:00 AM: 80% chance
• 12:00 PM: 90% chance
• 1:00 PM: 100% chance of rain, gradually decreasing thereafter
• 2:00 PM: 90% chance
• 3:00 PM: 80% chance
• 4:00 PM: 50% chance
With rain expected to continue from late morning until the early afternoon, the game might be severely affected, making it challenging to complete the required 20 overs per side to declare a result. If both teams can’t play the minimum overs, there’s a strong possibility that each side may split the points.
League Standings
• Nepal: Currently in 7th place with 5 points, having played 11 games with 2 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no result.
• Scotland: The 2019-2023 League 2 winner is in 3rd place with 13 points from 10 matches.
Nepal’s Squad
• Team Squad: Asif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Sagar Dhakal, Rohit Paudel (Captain), Kushal Malla, Arif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Dev Khanal, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Arjun Saud, Rijan Dhakal
• Substitutes: Karan KC, Bhim Sharki
Live Streaming Information
For live streaming, you can check official platforms like ICC.tv or regional sports broadcasters covering the ICC World Cup League 2 tri-series.
