Nepal Takes on Scotland in Crucial ICC League 2 ODI Series Opener Today

Nepal is all set to begin its campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 ODI series starting Monday in Scotland. The triangular series includes host Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands. Nepal’s first match is against Scotland in Dundee, starting at 3:45 PM Nepali time.

This series is important for Nepal as the team is currently at the bottom of the League 2 points table with just 6 points from 12 matches. A strong performance in this series could help Nepal climb the rankings and stay in the race for future international tournaments.

Nepal and Scotland have faced each other 8 times in ODI matches so far. Nepal has won 4 games, Scotland has won 3, and one match ended without a result. Nepal is currently unbeaten in the last four encounters, having won three and drawn one. In early 2023, Nepal defeated Scotland twice in matches held in Kirtipur.

Playing in Scotland, however, brings new challenges due to different weather and pitch conditions. Despite this, Nepal’s preparation looks strong. Before the series, the team played several practice matches against county clubs in the UK and remained unbeaten. They also played two matches against Scotland A, losing one and performing well in the other until rain interrupted.

With consistent performance and focus, Nepal will be aiming to secure valuable points in this away series and build momentum for future fixtures.