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Nepal to Host USA in ICC CWC League 2 Match at Kirtipur

A tightly contested rematch could alter World Cup qualification math because the USA lead the table and Nepal benefits from spin-friendly home conditions.

Overview

  • The match is scheduled for Friday, May 22 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, with a 9:15 AM IST start and broadcast/streaming confirmed on FanCode in India, Willow TV in the U.S., and Kantipur Max HD in Nepal.
  • The United States top the ICC CWC League 2 table with 38 points while Nepal sit midtable on 22 points, so a U.S. win would strengthen their qualification position and a Nepal victory would narrow the gap.
  • Nepal enter the rematch with confidence after beating the USA by nine wickets earlier in the tournament at the same Kirtipur ground.
  • Pitch reports and previews describe Kirtipur as increasingly helpful to slower bowlers, putting Nepal’s leading spinners Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee at the center of the hosts’ game plan.
  • Both outlets published full squads, predicted XIs and fantasy/Dream11 guidance that generally favor the USA on points but highlight Nepal’s spin threats and list key picks such as Monank Patel, Lamichhane and Airee; one preview contained an incorrect venue listing for Etihad Stadium, Manchester.