Nepal Concludes Canada Tri-series Winless Following Rain Cancellation of Oman Clash
Nepal finished the Canada Tri-series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 without securing a win, concluding with a rain-abandoned match against Oman. The team has only registered one victory in eight matches and sits seventh in the standings. They will next compete in a T20I tri-series before heading to the United States for the US Tri-Series.
Nepal concluded its participation in the Canada Tri-series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 without securing a single victory. Their final match against Oman was abandoned without any play due to adverse weather conditions. Consequently, this resulted in a no result, granting Nepal a solitary point in the league after enduring a disappointing five-match losing streak originating from February. Throughout the series, Nepal struggled, having lost six out of their eight matches, placing them seventh out of eight teams with a total of three points. Their sole triumph in this edition of League 2 came during the inaugural tri-series held at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, where they achieved a commendable victory against the Netherlands by nine wickets. Under the captaincy of Rohit Paudel, the team faced defeats against Namibia and the Netherlands once again in their home tri-series previously. During their time in Canada, Nepal’s challenges continued as they lost the opener against the hosts by a significant margin of 103 runs, followed by a narrow one-wicket loss to Oman in their second encounter. The third match against Canada also ended unfavorably, with Nepal losing by five wickets. As the league stands, Canada leads with 14 points from seven victories and four losses, while Oman is positioned sixth with six points. Notably, their match against Scotland also concluded without a result. Looking ahead, Nepal is set to engage in a T20I tri-series against Canada and Oman, before traveling to the United States to partake in the US Tri-Series, which will additionally feature Scotland. Currently, the United States holds the second position with 12 points, achieving six wins against two losses, while Scotland ranks fourth with nine points from four wins and two defeats.
Nepal’s cricket team has a challenging history in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, where they have struggled to secure victories consistently. The Canada Tri-series marked yet another opportunity for the team to improve its record; however, weather-related interruptions and strong opposition led to an ultimately disappointing campaign. The structure of the league allows for a critical assessment of team performance, highlighting the importance of consistent play to ascend the standings. After this series, the team’s prospects in upcoming matches against similar opponents shall be scrutinized closely by fans and analysts alike.
In summary, Nepal’s performance in the Canada Tri-series is marked by a lack of wins, concluding the series without any victories and a disappointing position in the league standings. However, the team managed to secure a solitary point due to the rain-affected match against Oman. With future competitions on the horizon, including a T20I series against the same opponents, Nepal will be seeking to turn their fortunes around and capitalize on upcoming challenges to improve their standings in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2.
Original Source: kathmandupost.com
