The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has confirmed that the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground will be the center of the associate cricket world this April and May. Nepal is set to host back-to-back tri-nation series as part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
These matches aer pathway for qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Series 1: Nepal, UAE, and Oman
After a previous postponement in March, the first series will now officially begin on April 25. Nepal will look to use their home-ground advantage to climb the League 2 table against regional rivals UAE and Oman.
- April 25: Nepal vs. UAE
- April 27: UAE vs. Oman
- April 29: Nepal vs. Oman
- May 1: Nepal vs. UAE
- May 3: UAE vs. Oman
- May 5: Nepal vs. Oman
Nepal, Scotland and USA
- May 12: Nepal vs. Scotland
- May 14: Scotland vs. USA
- May 16: Nepal vs. USA
- May 18: Nepal vs. Scotland
- May 20: Scotland vs. USA
- May 22: Nepal vs. USA
The “Rhinos” enter these fixtures with high spirits following their historic 7-wicket victory over Scotland in the recently concluded T20 World Cup. However, the 50-over format presents a different challenge.
Under the League 2 format, the top four teams from the eight-team standings will progress directly to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. For Nepal, securing maximum points at home in Kirtipur is seen as essential for their hopes of reaching the 2027 marquee event.
Local fans are expected to turn out in massive numbers, as the T.U. Ground is famous for its passionate atmosphere and “12th man” support for the home team.
