Nepali Cricket Team are showing their ever-best performance in 2023. We have witnessed the unstoppable rise of Cricket in Nepal in 2023. Nepal has continuously won 8 ODI matches which is the longest winning streak in ODI from Associate Nations.
In this article, we will see the Unstoppable Rise of Cricket in Nepal in 2023.
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Unstoppable Rise of Cricket in Nepal in 2023
Nepal is playing excellently in the year 2023. They have won 11 out of 12 matches in the CWC League 2 to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier and retrain ODI Status. They have also remained undefeated on the home ground this year.
Nepal became the only undefeated team in ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 and won the title. Nepal also qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 after 21 years. Let’s see the Unstoppable Rise of Cricket in Nepal in 2023 in detail.
Nepal Qualifies for ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023
Nepal won against UAE in CWC League 2, securing their direct qualification for the ODI World Cup 2023 through the Duckworth-Lewis method.
The match between Nepal and UAE had to be abandoned due to bad light, but Nepal won the match through the Duckworth-Lewis method, scoring 269 runs for 6 wickets in 44 overs while chasing a target of 311 runs. This victory secured Nepal’s direct qualification for the ODI World Cup 2023, making them one of the ten teams that will compete for the prestigious title.
The World Cup qualifiers will happen in Zimbabwe in July. Ten teams will participate, and the top two teams from the Super Six will get a chance to play in the ODI World Cup 2023. The ODI World Cup 2023 will occur in India.
Nepal Qualifies for the ACC Emerging Teams Cup 2023
Nepal’s victory in the semifinal of the ACC Premier Cup 2023 has secured their place in the upcoming ACC Emerging Cup 2023. This tournament is the fifth edition of the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which focuses on cricket competition for emerging teams in Asia. The event is scheduled to take place in July 2023.
The upcoming ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 will consist of eight teams. Among them are the A teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, alongside three teams that will qualify for the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup. The tournament is under the supervision of the Asian Cricket Council.
Nepal wins the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and qualifies for the Asia Cup
Nepal’s cricket team won the ACC Men’s Premier Cup by beating UAE by 7 wickets. This victory is a big deal for Nepal and cricket fans because it has qualified the team for the Asia Cup 2023, which will happen in Pakistan later this year.
By winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup, Nepal has qualified for the Asia Cup for the second time. This will be the first time in 21 years that Nepal will play against cricketing giants like India and Pakistan. The captain of the Nepali national cricket team, Rohit Kumar Paudel, expressed his joy after winning the cup, saying that the dream of playing against India and Pakistan has finally come true.
Crowd Supporting Nepali Cricket Team
The growth of Nepali cricket owes a lot to the support of Nepali fans. In many countries where cricket has made significant progress, fans have been crucial in supporting their players to reach their current level. This is also true for Nepal’s cricket team, as the fans’ support has given the players the confidence to perform well. The excitement and happiness of the crowd on the ground after the victory are hard to put into words.
FAQ of Rise of Nepali Cricket:
Who won ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023?
Nepal won the title of ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 defeating UAE by 7 wickets.
Who is hosting the Asia Cup 2023?
Pakistan is the host of the Asia Cup 2023.
Who will host the ACC Emerging Teams Cup?
Nepal is likely to host the ACC Emerging Teams Cup 2023. However, the host is not declared yet by ACC.
