Nepal’s National Cricket Team has recently won a important match against UAE in the CWC League 2 match, and qualified for the World Cup Qualifier. Fans are now wondering if Nepal can make history by getting a spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India. In this article, we will discuss the possibility of Nepal qualifying for the ODI World Cup 2023.
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How many teams are participating in CWC Qualifier ?
There are total of 10 teams participating in at the ICC Cricket WorldCup in India. ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier team List are:
- West Indies
- Srilanka
- Ireland
- Zimbabwe
- Netherlands
- Scotland
- Oman
- Nepal
- USA
- UAE
Format of CWC Qualifier
The World Cup Qualifier will take place in Zimbabwe from the 18th of June. Ten teams will participate, and they will be divided into two groups of five. The teams in each group will play each other in a round-robin format, and the Top three teams from each group will go to the Super Six stage. The top two teams from the Super Six will qualify for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.
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Nepal’s Opponents Team
Nepal will face big test nations which are Sri Lanka and West Indies in the World Cup Qualifier. Apart from these two teams, Nepal may also play against Oman, UAE, Scotland, and other teams. The group division will determine which big teams Nepal will have to Face against in the group stage of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.Even if Nepal loses against one big team, it won't affect their chances of qualifying for the Super Six. However, Nepal shall try their best to win against the giants, and it will be an exciting match to watch for Nepali fans.
Nepal's Chances of Qualifying
In the 2018 World Cup Qualifier, Nepal was in Group B along with Zimbabwe, Scotland, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong, but Nepal failed to progress to the next stage.But, things look more promising for Nepal this time around. After Monty Desai was appointed as the head coach of the Nepal Cricket Team, Nepal needed to win 9 out of 12 matches to save their ODI status. However, they ended up winning 11 out of 12 matches, saving their ODI status and qualifying for the World Cup Qualifier.
Nepal's current form is quite impressive, winning 8 ODI matches in a row, which is the longest winning streak in ODIs among Associate Nations. If Nepal can maintain their consistency, they are more likely to qualify for the Super Six and even the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
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FAQs
Will Nepal be able to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023?
Nepal has a good chance of qualifying for the ICC World Cup 2023 if they perform well in the World Cup Qualifier.
Which teams will Nepal face in the World Cup Qualifier?
Nepal will face big test nations like Sri Lanka and West Indies, as well as other teams like Oman, UAE, and Scotland.
How did Nepal qualify for the World Cup Qualifier?
Nepal qualified for the World Cup Qualifier by winning 11 out of 12 matches and saving their ODI status.
Conclusion
Nepal's National Cricket Team has a real chance of qualifying for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Nepal have been in excellent form, winning 11 out of 12 matches and savingtheir ODI status. The World Cup Qualifier will be a difficult challenge for Nepal, but they have a good chance of qualifying for the Super Six and even the World Cup if Nepal maintains its current form. We wish them the best of luck!
