ICC Men’s CWC League 2: Nepal’s International Cricket Calendar for 2024–27

The journey in the direction of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup commences in Nepal with the inaugural tri-collection of the new Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle.

Following a format comparable to the first version held between 2019 and 2023, the opposition expands from a seven-crew structure to accommodate 8 groups, proposing 24 tri-collections comprising six fits each, totaling a hundred and forty-four ODIs.

Every suit in the Cricket World Cup League 2 pathway could be on hand for free on ICC.Tv (in pick-out areas).

Securing computerised berths for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier is the intention for teams completing in the top 4 in League 2, representing a key objective for all eight groups aspiring to achieve their World Cup marketing campaign.

Format of ICC CWC League 2 2024–27:

Finishing in the bottom 4 of League 2 does not forestall teams from Cricket World Cup qualification. However, it does entail the delivered hazard of participating in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off, which functions as a repechage event along with the pinnacle 4 teams from the Cricket World Cup Challenge League, the third tier of international 50-over cricket.

While a strong overall performance within the play-off can reinstate a crew’s Cricket World Cup possibilities via the qualifier, there is additionally the peril of a poor display leading to relegation to the Challenge League, as skilled via Papua New Guinea within the previous cycle, completing remaining in League 2 and finally within the play-off.

Six groups make a return to League 2 from the previous version, joined by two new entrants. Spearheaded by wicketkeeper batter Scott Edwards, the Netherlands, who grew to become heads in the Cricket World Cup 2023, input as early favorites. Canada earned promotion to the opposition after outperforming Jersey and Papua New Guinea within the final 12 months of the final 12 months of the Qualifier Play-Off.

Associate international cricket abounds with narratives, substantially increasing the capacity of the Dutch to challenge defending League 2 champions Scotland. The Scots have been denied an area in the Cricket World Cup 2023 by means of the Dutch net run rate, with Bas de Leede’s standout performance nevertheless fresh in memory. Scotland eyes a top-4 end once again, with Oman underneath Zeeshan Maqsood additionally aiming to enhance on their 2D-area end within the previous cycle.

Nepal, having triumphed in a coaching series in opposition to Canada, anticipates hosting the Dutch and Namibia inside the starting tri-collection. Captain Rohit Paudel expresses enthusiasm for forthcoming demanding situations across each white-ball codecs.

Namibia seeks a form of retribution in their encounters with Nepal, recalling Nepal’s extraordinary ODI streak inside the final League 2 cycle, which thwarted their progression to the Qualifier and relegated them to the Play-off.

Meanwhile, america returns after finishing fifth within the previous League 2 cycle, even as the UAE keeps its spot notwithstanding completing the 2nd to final. Muhammad Waseem’s group retained their position via outperforming Jersey and Papua New Guinea inside the Qualifier Play-off.

The first League 2 Tri-series, featuring Nepal, Namibia, and the Netherlands, is scheduled as follows:

February 15: Nepal vs Namibia
February 17: Nepal vs Netherlands
February 19: Namibia vs Netherlands
February 21: Nepal vs Namibia
February 23: Namibia vs Netherlands
February 25: Nepal vs Netherlands

All matches will be held at the Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur.

The teams participating in League 2 are Canada, Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Oman, Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 kicks off in Kirtipur on Thursday, presenting Namibia, the Netherlands, and hosts Nepal within the first of 24 tri-collection. These tri-series will serve as a pathway for 4 teams to advance towards qualifying for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, set to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

The eight-group league includes Canada, Oman, Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America, culminating in 144 matches, as much as the World Cup Qualifier.

The pinnacle four groups from League 2 will progress to the World Cup Qualifier. They can be followed with the aid of four groups from the Qualifier Play-Offs, as well as groups based totally on ICC ODI Rankings.

Teams have been assigned to the World Cup League 2 and the Qualifier Play-Offs based totally at the preceding World Cup Qualification cycle.

The pinnacle four teams in the Qualifier, an event that witnessed the removal of two-time international champions West Indies formerly, will be a part of 10 direct qualifiers inside the World Cup. Co-hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, along with the top eight ranked teams, will complete the 14-team World Cup lineup.Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events, emphasized the significance of League 2 in team development.

“The League 2 fixtures are a vital component of our cricket calendar as they not only offer a route to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 but also provide a program of highly competitive cricket to help teams plan their schedules.”

“Several of the teams playing in League 2 will also participate in this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies. The League 2 series offer Members the chance to arrange T20I fixtures alongside their 50 over matches, allowing for excellent preparation for the World Cup in the T20 format. I wish all the players the very best in what promises to be a closely fought league.”

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed his excitement about the upcoming months as his team prepared themselves for their first League 2 series at home.

“We are pleased to be hosting the first tri-series of what promises to be a well-contested League 2 with several talented sides in the fray.”

“These are exciting times for us with the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 less than four months away and our qualification campaign starting for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.”

“We are heartened and more confident after a 3-0 win over Canada in the just concluded series and hope to get off to a fine start in League 2 with this home Tri-series.”

Nepal’s International Cricket Calendar for 2024–27: 

Februrary 2024:

• Nepal vs Canada: 3 ODIs (Nepal)
• Nepal vs Netherlands vs Namibia: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (Nepal)

June 2024:

• T20 World Cup (US & WI)

September 2024:

• Nepal vs Canada vs Oman: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (Canada)

October 2024:

• Nepal vs Canada: 2 ODIs (Canada)
• Nepal vs USA vs Scotland: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (USA)

May/June 2025:

• Nepal vs Scotland vs Netherlands: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (Scotland)

October 2025:

• Nepal vs USA: 3 T20Is (Nepal)
• Nepal vs USA vs UAE: 6 CWL2 ODIs (UAE)

November 2025:

• Nepal vs Oman: 2 ODIs (Nepal)
• Nepal vs Oman vs UAE: 6 CWL2 ODIs (Nepal)

December 2025:

• Nepal vs Oman: 3 T20Is (Nepal)

January 2026:

• Nepal vs Canada: 5 T20Is (Nepal)
• Nepal vs Scotland vs Netherlands: 6 T20Is (Nepal)

August 2026:

• Nepal vs Netherlands: 2 ODIs (Netherlands)
• Nepal vs Scotland vs Netherlands: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 3 T20Is (Netherlands)

October 2026:

• Nepal vs Oman vs Canada: 3 ODIs (Oman)
• Nepal vs Oman vs Canada: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (Oman)

November 2026:

• Nepal vs Scotland vs USA: 6 CWL2 ODIs, 6 T20Is (Home)