Nepal defeated the United States by 122 runs in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on May 22, posting 317 for eight before bowling USA out for 195.
Ishan Pandey top-scored with 84 and Dipendra Singh Airee made 59 as Nepal set their highest ODI total at the Kirtipur venue. Asif Sheikh contributed 43 in the first innings.
Sandeep Lamichhane took three wickets for 30 runs, while Gulshan Jha and Lalit Rajbanshi claimed two each as USA collapsed to 95 for seven before a late lower-order stand. Sanjay Krishnamurthi made 56 in the chase.
Nepal won three of four home League 2 matches in the series, strengthening their push for a top-four finish that would aid 2027 World Cup qualification pathways.
Nepal’s home series also included victories over Scotland and a narrow opening loss to Scotland by two runs. League 2 standings place USA and Scotland near the top with Nepal climbing after the home leg.
USA captain Saiteja Mukkamalla struggled as Nepal’s spinners exploited the Kirtipur surface, with the American side losing seven wickets for 95 runs during the middle overs collapse.
Nepal’s cricket board hailed the home series as progress toward ODI World Cup qualification targets set for 2027.
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