Nepal finished their Canada tour winless after their last match against Oman was abandoned due to rain. This outcome resulted in a total of three points from eight matches in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, amid a five-match losing streak. Nepal performed poorly throughout the series, highlighting their need for improvement in upcoming competitions.
Nepal concluded their Tri-series in Canada winless after the final match against Oman was abandoned due to inclement weather, with no opportunity to play. This unfortunate outcome awarded Nepal their first point of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 following a five-match defeat streak that began in February. Throughout the series, Nepal was unable to secure a victory, having lost six out of the eight matches played, resulting in their current seventh position among the eight competing teams, accumulating a total of three points. Their solitary victory in the current League 2 edition was registered during the inaugural tri-series at the TU Cricket Ground, where they achieved a substantial nine-wicket win over the Netherlands. The team, under the captaincy of Rohit Paudel, faced setbacks against Namibia in two matches and were similarly defeated by the Netherlands during the home tri-series. During the Canadian series, Nepal faced a 103-run loss to the host team in the opener, followed by a narrow one-wicket defeat against Oman in their second match. In the subsequent contest against Canada, they were again bested by five wickets. As a result of these losses, Canada maintains their lead in the standings with 14 points derived from seven wins against four losses, while Oman currently sits sixth with a total of six points—having also experienced a match against Scotland that resulted in no conclusive outcome. Nepal is set to participate in an upcoming T20I tri-series against Canada and Oman once more, prior to their journey to the United States, where they will engage in the US Tri-Series that includes Scotland. The United States currently holds second place in the rankings with 12 points from six victories and two losses, while Scotland is positioned fourth with nine points obtained from four wins and two defeats.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 is an important platform for associate cricket nations to compete and gain experience on the international stage. The current series in Canada was crucial for Nepal as they sought to improve their standing and gather momentum. However, Nepal’s inability to secure wins, coupled with a poor performance throughout the series, highlighted the challenges faced by the team against more established cricketing nations. The league performance is critical for teams like Nepal to aspire for qualification in future World Cup events, making each match essential for boosting their standings and gaining competitive experience.
In summary, Nepal’s cricket team concluded their tour in Canada without a single victory, facing multiple defeats and a match abandonment due to rain against Oman. This resulted in their position in the standings dropping significantly, with only three points accumulated. The upcoming matches in the T20I tri-series will be vital for Nepal as they aim to recover from this disappointing performance and seek to enhance their competitiveness in international cricket. Future contests against familiar adversaries, including Canada and Oman, may provide them with an opportunity to improve their record and regain their footing in the League 2 standings.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
