Nepal to Play Scotland in First Round of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Nepal Drawn Against Scotland in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the groups for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, with Nepal drawn to face Scotland in the first round.

The tournament, which will be held in Zimbabwe from June 18th to July 9th, will feature 10 teams competing for two available spots in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Nepal, who are currently ranked 14th in the ICC Men's ODI rankings, will face Scotland, who are ranked 12th, in their opening match of the tournament on June 19th.

Other Teams in Nepal's Group

In addition to Scotland, Nepal's group also includes Namibia, Papua New Guinea, and the United States.

Namibia are ranked 19th in the ICC Men's ODI rankings, while Papua New Guinea are ranked 20th and the United States are ranked 23rd.

Nepal's Chances of Qualification

Nepal will be hoping to upset Scotland in their opening match and qualify for the Super Six stage of the tournament.

The top two teams from each of the two groups will advance to the Super Six stage, where they will compete for the two available spots in the Cricket World Cup.

Nepal have never qualified for the Cricket World Cup, but they will be confident of their chances of doing so this year after a strong performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.

Nepal's Recent Performances

Nepal have been in good form in recent months, winning the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Scotland in December 2022 and drawing the series against Namibia in January 2023.

They will be hoping to continue this good form in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier and secure a place in the Cricket World Cup.

Scotland's Recent Performances

Scotland have also been in good form in recent months, winning the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Papua New Guinea in December 2022.

They will be confident of their chances of beating Nepal in their opening match of the tournament and qualifying for the Super Six stage.