Nepal ended their Canada Tri-series winless, with their last match against Oman abandoned due to rain. This result marked their first point in League 2 after a five-match losing streak. Currently, they sit seventh in the standings with three points, having lost six of their eight matches. Nepal is set to compete in a T20I tri-series against Oman and Canada before heading to the US Tri-Series, which includes Scotland.
Nepal concluded their participation in the Canada Tri-series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 without securing a victory, as their final match against Oman was abandoned due to inclement weather. Consequently, this outcome provided Nepal with their first point in League 2, following a troubling five-match losing streak that began in February. Thus far, Nepal has suffered six defeats in eight matches, placing them seventh in the standings among the eight competing teams, with a total of three points. Their solitary win during the second edition of League 2 was recorded at the TU Cricket Ground, where they triumphantly defeated the Netherlands by nine wickets. However, under the leadership of Rohit Paudel, Nepal faced setbacks, losing twice to Namibia and enduring another defeat against the Netherlands during the home series. In the competition held in Canada, Nepal’s dismal run continued; they lost their opening match against the host team by 103 runs and were narrowly defeated by Oman in the second match, ultimately succumbing to Canada again in their third match by five wickets. Currently, Canada leads the table with 14 points from seven victories and four defeats, while Oman holds the sixth position with six points, having experienced a no-result match against Scotland. Looking ahead, Nepal is scheduled to compete in a T20I tri-series against Canada and Oman, followed by a participation in the US Tri-Series, where Scotland will also be involved. The United States presently ranks second in the standings with 12 points, accumulating six wins and two losses, while Scotland occupies the fourth position with nine points, attributable to four wins and two defeats.
Nepal’s cricket team has had a challenging tenure in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, with their performance marked by a series of defeats since February 2023. Their struggles have led to a challenging position in the competition, necessitating this latest tour to Canada. The team sought to regain momentum and confidence but instead faced continued adversity, culminating in their inability to clinch any victories during the Canada Tri-series. The League 2 serves as a critical platform for teams to earn points and secure a better standing for future World Cup qualifiers, amplifying the significance of each match and series played.
In summary, Nepal’s recent cricket tour of Canada concluded without any victories, largely due to a string of defeats exacerbated by the rain-abandoned match against Oman. This resulted in their position at the bottom of the League 2 standings, with only three points from eight matches. Moving forward, Nepal must reassess their strategies as they prepare for upcoming tri-series tournaments against similar opponents in order to enhance their performance and secure much-needed victories.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
