Nepal is set to kick off its participation in the Tri-Nation T20 Series with a match against the Netherlands on Monday evening in Glasgow. This match marks an important start for Nepal following their recent performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour in Scotland, where they achieved three victories out of four matches.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, is looking to recover from their recent defeat, having lost to Scotland by 39 runs in their series opener. Both teams are determined to secure their first win in this T20 series.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has assembled a 16-member squad for this series, led by captain Rohit Paudel. The team will see the introduction of new players such as Kiran Thagunna, Lokesh Bam, and Rupesh Singh due to injuries to key players Sompal Kami and Gulshan Jha, who were unable to compete in this match.
Nepal’s fixture against the Netherlands is slated to begin at 7:45 PM Nepali time. The ongoing T20 series, taking place in Scotland, also features Scotland alongside Nepal and the Netherlands.
In a recent match leading up to the series, Scotland defeated the Netherlands by 39 runs. Scotland batted first and set a target of 160 for 8, with notable contributions from McCreath and Cross, while Dutt took 3 wickets for 17 runs. The Netherlands struggled in their response and was bowled out for 121, with Levitt being the top scorer with 36 runs.
Currently, Nepal stands seventh in the ICC League 2 standings with 12 points accumulated from 16 matches. The upcoming T20 series presents an opportunity for Nepal to gain momentum and improve their standing.
As both teams prepare for this crucial match, fans will be watching closely to see if Nepal can capitalize on their recent successes and the Netherlands can regain their footing in the tournament.