Nepal will take on the United States in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series on Sunday. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and will begin at 11:15 AM Nepal time.
In the ICC ODI rankings, the USA is ranked 14th, while Nepal stands at 17th. The two teams have faced each other nine times in One Day Internationals so far. Both Nepal and the USA have registered four wins each, while one match ended in a tie.
Head-to-Head Record Between Nepal and USA (ODIs)
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | TU Cricket Ground, Nepal | Nepal won by 35 runs |
| Feb 12, 2020 | TU Cricket Ground, Nepal | Nepal won by 8 wickets |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Al Amerat, Oman | Nepal won by 5 wickets |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Al Amerat, Oman | USA won by 6 wickets |
| Jun 11, 2022 | Texas, USA | Match tied |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Texas, USA | USA won by 39 runs |
| Jun 20, 2023 | Harare, Zimbabwe | Nepal won by 6 wickets |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Dallas, USA | USA won by 3 wickets |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Dallas, USA | USA won by 37 runs |
Nepal’s first ODI match against the USA was played in February 2020 at TU Cricket Ground, where Nepal secured a 35-run victory. Nepal also won the second match by 8 wickets.
While Nepal had a strong start in earlier encounters, the USA has had the upper hand in recent matches, winning the last two games played in Dallas in late 2024.
Both teams will be aiming for a positive start in this League 2 campaign, making Sunday’s clash an exciting contest.
