On February 17, 2024, at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, the second match of the ICC World Cup League – 2.Nepal and the Netherlands are playing against each other. It’s Nepal’s second game in League 2, and it’s the Netherlands’ first game in this league. The Nepal vs. Netherlands match starts at 9:30 AM Nepali time. In the first game, Nepal lost to Namibia by four wickets and looks a little nervous. However, being on Nepal’s home ground, the team is hopeful for a win against the Netherlands.
Head to head
Nepal played against the Netherlands in ODI cricket only three times. The Netherlands won twice, and Nepal won once. The first match happened on August 1, 2018, which was Nepal’s first tour after getting ODI status. In that series’ opening match, the Netherlands, the home team, won by 55 runs. However, in the second match on August 3, Nepal secured a close victory by just 1 run, marking their first ODI win. The latest encounter was during the ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023 group stage, where the Netherlands won by 7 wickets.
How to watch live?
The live broadcasting will be available on Action Sport HD TV channel and YouTube. However, please note that the streaming is geographically restricted to Nepal. If you are in Nepal, you can tune in through these platforms. For international viewers, the live coverage will be accessible on ICC TV. In case you encounter any issues, you can check out the provided link below for alternative viewing options.
Team Nepal : Dipendra Sing Airee returning to Nepal after finishing the international league matches. He will be available for the team on Saturday. In the last match, Nepali batsmen faced difficulties in scoring runs against Namibian bowlers. However, Nepal has a strong batting lineup. The first match did not favor Nepal, as the early morning conditions at the ground seemed to be more favorable for bowling. Consequently, Nepal struggled to bat against Namibia.
Predicted Playing Xi : Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Shah, Bhim Sharki, Rohit Poudel, Dev Khanal, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Arief Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi.
