The Nepalese national cricket team is currently in the United States for a training camp ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The team is there as part of a preparation initiative supported by the Nepal government, which has allocated NRs Five Crore for this purpose.
Nepal qualified for the T20 World Cup after a decade, having previously participated in the event in 2014. They finished second in the Asia Qualifier, earning the qualification for the upcoming event in the USA and the West Indies.
Here’s the Nepalese team’s schedule in the USA and the West Indies:
May 08 – Currently, Team Nepal is in Florida, USA. They will be in a training camp until May 11 at Florida Acclimatization Camp.
May 12 – They will depart for St. Vincent, which is Nepal’s World Cup match venue.
May 13 – Training at St. Vincent
May 14 – Match 1 against the mixed team of St. Vincent and Windward Islands
May 15 – Rest Day
May 16 – Match 2 against the mixed team of St. Vincent and Windward Islands
May 17 – Rest Day/Optional Training
May 18 – Match 3 against the mixed team of St. Vincent and Windward Islands
May 19/20 – Travel to Houston, USA
May 21 – Houston centre wicket practice at PV ground
May 22 and 23 – Practise match against Houston Hurricane
May 24 – Houston centre wicket practice at PV ground
May 25 – Beginning of World Cup’s official warm-up matches
The mega event starts on June 2 with the final match scheduled for June 29. Nepal’s first match is on June 4 against the Netherlands. Nepal is in Group D alongside the Netherlands and three test-playing nations – South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
It seems like Nepal is gearing up for an exciting journey in the T20 World Cup, and their preparation schedule looks quite comprehensive. The support from the Nepal government demonstrates a strong commitment to the development of cricket in the country. It’s great to see Nepal back in the T20 World Cup after a decade, and being in Group D alongside some formidable opponents will surely test their mettle.
Training in Florida and then moving to St. Vincent for matches and further practice sessions provide the team with diverse conditions to adapt to. The matches against the mixed team of St. Vincent and Windward Islands should serve as valuable warm-up encounters before the official warm-up matches and the tournament itself.
The inclusion of practice matches against the Houston Hurricane in the USA adds another dimension to their preparation, allowing them to face different opposition and fine-tune their strategies.
Facing the Netherlands in their first match will be a crucial test for Nepal. The Netherlands has been a competitive team in T20 cricket, so Nepal will need to bring their A-game from the start. Group D, with the inclusion of South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, presents a tough challenge, but it’s also an opportunity for Nepal to showcase their talent on a global stage.
Overall, it’s an exciting time for Nepalese cricket, and their journey in the T20 World Cup will be eagerly watched and supported by fans around the world.
