Nepal’s struggle in ODIs continues

Summary

Nepal continues to face challenges in securing their first ODI World Cup berth after a heavy defeat against the USA in the ongoing League 2 tri-series in Dubai. Despite their recent T20 World Cup qualification success, Nepal's ODI performance lags behind with 10 losses in 17 matches.

Key Points
  • Nepal qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup, marking their first consecutive World Cup appearance.
  • Nepal lost heavily to the USA by 106 runs in the fifth tri-series match of the League 2 cycle in Dubai.
  • Nepal's ODI record shows 10 losses out of 17 League 2 matches, struggling to secure an ODI World Cup berth.
  • The USA spinner Harmeet Singh took six wickets against Nepal, the highest against them in an ODI.
  • Nepal and the USA have contrasting records in T20Is and ODIs, with Nepal unbeaten versus the USA in T20Is but trailing in ODIs.
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