Nepal to Face Oman Today in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2
As part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, Nepal will compete against Oman today in their second One Day International (ODI) match at Al Amerat, Oman. The match is scheduled to start at 11:15 AM Nepali time. Nepal had previously defeated Canada in the opening game, where Rohit Paudel scored a century. However, following Oman’s victory over Canada on Friday, Nepal’s chances of finishing in the top four have ended, meaning they will now have to participate in the playoffs. (October 14, Kathmandu)
The second match of the League 2 series underway in Oman will be played at the Ministry Turf 1 ground in Al Amerat, beginning at 11:15 AM Nepali time. Nepal had secured a win in their first game against Canada, highlighted by Rohit Paudel’s century. Prior to this, Oman had defeated Canada on Friday. Despite Oman’s win eliminating Nepal from the top four positions, the Nepali team is now focused on maintaining its ODI status.
In the League 2 points table, Nepal currently holds sixth place with 26 points from 33 matches, while Canada is seventh with 25 points from 34 matches. Oman leads with 33 points from 29 matches. Since Nepal failed to reach the top four, the team will compete in the final round of the World Cup ODI qualifiers through the playoffs, where Namibia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates will also participate. Nepal is expected to finish either fifth or sixth in League 2. While the ICC has not explicitly clarified the rules regarding ODI status, it is anticipated that finishing as low as sixth place will still ensure Nepal retains its ODI recognition.