Canada take on Nepal in Match 133 of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, 2023–27, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Sunday, October 11. The match is part of the ongoing qualification competition for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
Canada won the toss and elected to field, putting Nepal in to bat first. The contest is important for both teams as they look to improve their positions in the League 2 standings and strengthen their qualification campaigns.
Canada vs Nepal Live Score
According to the latest available live score update, Nepal were 10/1 after 2.5 overs. Aasif Sheikh was dismissed early, leaving the visitors to rebuild their innings.
Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
Match | |
Tournament | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, 2023–27 |
Date | October 11, 2026 |
Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman |
Match Format | One-Day International |
Toss | Canada elected to field |
Nepal Score | 10/1 after 2.5 overs, at the latest available update |
Live Score |
Live scores change continuously. Check the linked scorecard for the current score, wickets and overs before publishing updates.
Nepal Look to Build a Competitive Total
Nepal will aim to recover from the early loss of Aasif Sheikh and establish a partnership at the top of the order. Arjun Kumal and Ishan Pandey are among the batters expected to contribute as Nepal look to build a competitive first-innings total.
Captain Sandeep Lamichhane leads Nepal in the contest, while experienced all-rounders Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jha offer options with both bat and ball.
Nepal's batting approach will be important against a Canadian side that chose to bowl first. Building partnerships and preserving wickets through the opening overs could help Nepal establish a platform for the middle order.
Canada Aim to Make Early Inroads
Canada's decision to field gives their bowlers an opportunity to put pressure on Nepal early in the innings. Akhil Kumar made the breakthrough by dismissing Aasif Sheikh, while Zahid Shirzad shared the new-ball responsibilities.
Canada will look to maintain their discipline and restrict Nepal's scoring during the powerplay. Taking wickets at regular intervals could prevent Nepal from building the partnerships needed to post a challenging total.
Captain Hamza Tariq will lead a side featuring Aaron Johnson, Yuvraj Samra, Harsh Thaker and several bowling options for the 50-over contest.
Canada vs Nepal Confirmed Playing XIs
Canada Playing XI
No. | Player |
|---|---|
1 | Yuvraj Samra |
2 | Aaron Johnson |
3 | Aaditya Varadharajan |
4 | Harsh Thaker |
5 | Samit Gohel |
6 | Hamza Tariq (Captain and Wicketkeeper) |
7 | Shreyas Movva |
8 | Akhil Kumar |
9 | Sheel Patel |
10 | Zahid Shirzad |
11 | Sukhjinder Singh |
Nepal Playing XI
No. | Player |
|---|---|
1 | Arjun Kumal |
2 | Aasif Sheikh (Wicketkeeper) |
3 | Ishan Pandey |
4 | Gulshan Jha |
5 | Rohit Paudel |
6 | Basir Ahamad |
7 | Dipendra Singh Airee |
8 | Karan KC |
9 | Sandeep Lamichhane (Captain) |
10 | Nandan Yadav |
11 | Lalit Rajbanshi |
The playing XIs are based on the match scorecard. Aasif Sheikh's dismissal in the opening overs does not change Nepal's confirmed starting XI.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Points Table
The League 2 competition features eight teams competing for points in the qualification pathway to the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup. Wins earn teams points, while no-results and net run rate can influence their positions in the standings.
The following table reflects the standings available before the latest round of matches and should not be treated as a live, post-match table.
Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | USA | 33 | 22 | 10 | 1 | 45 |
2 | Scotland | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
3 | Netherlands | 32 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 38 |
4 | Oman | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 31 |
5 | Namibia | 33 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 29 |
6 | Canada | 32 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 25 |
7 | Nepal | 32 | 11 | 19 | 2 | 24 |
8 | United Arab Emirates | 30 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 19 |
Source: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 standings. Verify the official table for changes following the October 11 fixtures.
What Is at Stake for Canada and Nepal?
Canada entered the match sixth in the standings with 25 points, while Nepal were seventh with 24 points in the available pre-match table.
A victory would provide an important boost to either team's campaign. Canada will look to use home-of-the-match conditions in Oman to their advantage despite playing away from home, while Nepal will seek a strong performance with both bat and ball.
The result will also affect the teams' net run rates, making the margin of victory potentially important alongside the points gained.
Where to Follow Canada vs Nepal Live
Readers can follow the match through the live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, score updates and official tournament standings.
Live score:Canada vs Nepal live score and commentary
Tournament standings:Official ICC League 2 points table
Tournament fixtures:ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2
Canada vs Nepal is another important fixture in the long League 2 campaign. With qualification points at stake, both teams will be looking to make the most of their opportunities in Oman.
