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As Nepal gears up for its second match in the T20 World Cup 2024, the excitement is palpable. This fixture marks a historic first encounter between Nepal and Sri Lanka in international cricket, with the two sides having never faced each other in either ODI or T20I formats before.
Match Details:
- Date: Wednesday, June 12
- Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
- Time: 5:15 AM (NST)
Sri Lanka will become the 24th team that Nepal has faced in T20I cricket. Notably, Sri Lanka is the fourth Test-playing nation Nepal will challenge in this format. Afghanistan, which was not a Test-playing nation during their match against Nepal, was one of the previous high-profile opponents. Nepal's journey in T20Is began against Hong Kong, and since then, they have also faced Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Despite the recent setback against the Netherlands, where Nepal narrowly lost by six wickets after setting a target of 110 runs, the team is determined to bounce back. The Dutch side managed to chase down the target with resilience, but Nepal is now focused on their next challenge against the Lankan Lions.
In their T20I history, Nepal has played 86 matches, securing victory in 35 of them. This experience, combined with their unwavering spirit, will be crucial as they take on the formidable Sri Lankan team.
After the Florida encounter, the Nepalese squad will travel to the Caribbean for their remaining group-stage matches. Fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of star player Sandeep Lamichhane, who is set to join the team for these crucial games, as confirmed by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).