Nepal vs USA: The T20 World Cup warm-up match between Nepal and the USA was unfortunately abandoned due to persistent rain on May 30th. The match, scheduled for the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas, was called off without a toss, leaving both teams without any match practice before the tournament begins.
Nepal road to T20 World Cup
This marks Nepal’s first T20 World Cup appearance since 2014. Their journey to this point has been a testament to their determination and resilience.
In 2023, they fought their way through the World Cup Asia Qualifier, defeating Singapore and Malaysia before overcoming a tough challenge from the UAE in the semi-final.
Although they fell short in the final against Oman, their performance secured their spot on the T20 World Cup stage.
USA: Making history as Co-Hosts
The USA will be making their debut in any World Cup format, riding the wave of excitement as co-hosts. Wicketkeeper-opener Monank Patel will lead the side, with Aaron Jones as his deputy.
They come into the tournament with recent momentum, having secured a 2-1 T20I series win against Bangladesh and a dominant 4-0 sweep over Canada.
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Looking ahead to T20 World Cup
Despite the disappointment of the abandoned warm-up match, both Nepal and the USA will now shift their focus to their opening fixtures in the T20 World Cup group stage. The USA will face Canada in the tournament opener on June 1st, with India, Pakistan, and Ireland completing their group.
This year’s T20 World Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle, and both Nepal and the USA will be eager to make their mark on the global stage.
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