Nepal has regained a strong foothold in League 2 by delivering a balanced performance across batting, bowling, and fielding. Thanks to improved team balance, Nepal has returned to League 2 after recovering the form lost in ODIs. According to reports, Nepal has secured six wins out of eight home matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, accumulating 24 points to reach fifth place. Captain Rohit Paudel acknowledged that although the team underperformed in previous series, this time their outstanding performance has made these results possible. Following the inclusion of Ishan Pande and improvements in the top-order batting, Nepal has showcased impressive form in the home series. Kathmandu, June 24.
Just one month ago, Nepal’s position in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 was extremely challenging. Having won only 5 out of 20 matches, Nepal was positioned seventh among eight teams with 12 points. In this context, the upcoming two home series were crucial as they were played continuously on home soil. In the previous League 2 phase, Nepal achieved a remarkable turnaround by winning 11 of their last 12 matches, leaping from a crisis to a top-four finish and securing a chance to compete in the one-off World Cup Qualifier. This time, Nepal’s potential to enter the top four heavily relies on results from away series, but they have delivered excellent performances in the home series.
Nepal’s resurgence has been driven by the outstanding contributions of all players in their respective roles. The team displays balance across batting, bowling, and fielding departments. This equilibrium allowed Nepal to regain momentum lost in ODIs and re-enter League 2 with renewed confidence. The comeback began with series against strong opponents Oman and UAE, followed by solid performances against formidable teams America and Scotland. Ultimately, Nepal won 6 out of 8 home games, earning 12 points from these matches and moving up to fifth place overall with 24 points from 28 games.
