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Nepal is set to make a spectacular comeback to the T20 World Cup after a long wait of 3729 days. The much-anticipated first match against the Netherlands is scheduled for June 4, 2024, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This marks Nepal's return to the world stage after their last World Cup appearance against Afghanistan in 2014.
Nepal’s journey to this moment has been remarkable. They secured their spot in the T20 World Cup by defeating the UAE in a thrilling qualifying tournament on home soil. Now, they aim to make a strong impression in Group D, which features formidable opponents: the Netherlands and three Test-playing nations – South Africa, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight, with the top four then advancing to the semifinals.
Match Details
Date: June 4 (Tuesday)
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Time: 9:15 PM (NST)
Live Coverage:
- ICC TV (Website or App)
- Star Sports (Television)
Head-to-Head Record
The encounter between Nepal and the Netherlands is set to be a nail-biter, as both teams are familiar foes in T20Is. Here’s a look at their head-to-head record:
Matches Played: 12
Nepal Wins: 5
Netherlands Wins: 6
No Result: 1
Last 4 Matches: Both teams have won 2 each
Match Expectations
An electrifying atmosphere is anticipated at the Grand Prairie Stadium, with a strong contingent of Nepalese supporters expected to boost the team’s morale. Nepal’s team has been in the US for a while, ensuring they are well-prepared for the clash.
On the other hand, the Netherlands has been in excellent form, particularly after their recent victory over Sri Lanka in a warm-up match. They will be coming into this game with high confidence, making for a thrilling contest.
Weather Forecast
According to Google, Dallas is expected to have favorable weather conditions for the match, with only a 10% chance of rain. The average temperature will be around 33°C with a humidity level of 68%.
Squads
Nepal:
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Aasif Sheikh
- Anil Kumar Sah
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Kushal Malla
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Karan KC
- Gulshan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Pratis GC
- Sundeep Jora
- Abinash Bohara
- Sagar Dhakal
- Kamal Singh Airee
Netherlands:
- Scott Edwards (c)
- Aryan Dutt
- Bas de Leede
- Kyle Klein
- Logan van Beek
- Max O’Dowd
- Michael Levitt
- Paul van Meekeren
- Ryan Klein
- Saqib Zulfiqar
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Tim Pringle
- Vikram Singh
- Viv Kingma
- Wesley Barresi
- Travelling reserve: Ryan Klein
Nepal’s Upcoming T20 World Cup Schedule
June 4: vs. Netherlands
June 12: vs. Sri Lanka
June 15: vs. South Africa
June 17: vs. Bangladesh