Cricket Scotland has unveiled the provisional schedule for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series, featuring Scotland, the Netherlands, and Nepal. This tri-series is set to take place in June 2025 and marks Nepal's inaugural League 2 series of the year.
Nepal's Fixtures:
June 2: Nepal vs. Scotland
June 4: Nepal vs. Netherlands
June 8: Nepal vs. Scotland
June 10: Nepal vs. Netherlands
The ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 serves as a crucial pathway for Associate Nations, including Nepal, to qualify for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The league provides these teams with the opportunity to compete in One Day International (ODI) matches, gain valuable experience, and improve their standings in international cricket.
As of the latest standings, Canada leads the table with eight victories in 12 games. The USA and the Netherlands follow in second and third places, respectively, each securing six wins in eight matches. Nepal's upcoming fixtures against Scotland and the Netherlands present a significant opportunity to enhance their position in the league and make sure that ODI status is preserved as well as Nepal plays World Cup 2027 Qualifiers skipping Play-Offs. It will also be great to see how Nepal performs after Desai era