KATHMANDU, June 22: In the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers taking place in Zimbabwe, Nepal is geared up to compete against the World Cup champions, West Indies. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to commence at 12:45 Nepali time at the Harare Sports Club.
This will be the first encounter between Nepal and West Indies in an ODI match. Currently, in the ODI rankings, West Indies holds the 10th position, while Nepal stands at the 14th position. With their remarkable triumphs in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups and victories in the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016, West Indies boasts an illustrious cricketing history. On the other hand, Nepal is participating in the World Cup Qualifiers for the very first time.
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Nepal has previously played two matches, winning one and losing one. Today's match against West Indies will have a significant impact on Nepal's future journey, following their defeat against Zimbabwe and victory over America.
An intriguing aspect of this match is that Nepal's current coach, Monty Desai, previously served as the batting coach for West Indies. This unique connection has provided Nepal with valuable insights into the playing style of the formidable West Indies team, whom they will face for the first time.
