Kick-starting June with some high-stakes cricket action, Nepal and the Netherlands face off in Match 75 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2. With World Cup qualification implications in play, every run, wicket, and over counts in this one.
This League 2 tri-series fixture, played at Forthill, Dundee, is part of a long tournament journey that will determine who gets closer to a 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup berth.
The Netherlands have historically held the edge over Nepal, but this contest promises to be tight and exciting.
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Head-to-head record in ODIs: Netherlands vs. Nepal
The rivalry between these two sides is relatively fresh but already competitive. Here’s how the numbers stack up:
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Netherlands Wins: 3
- Nepal Wins: 2
- Tied/No Result: 0
- Win % – Netherlands: 60%
- Win % – Nepal: 40%
Although Netherlands edge the head-to-head stats, Nepal’s bowling unit led by Sandeep Lamichhane makes them a serious threat.
Top players to watch: Batters & Bowlers
All statistics via ESPNcricinfo
Batters — ODI career statistics
Player | Team | Total Runs | Bat Avg. | Strike Rate | Best Score |
Aarif Sheikh | Nepal | 1,125 | 26.16 | 63.20 | 66 |
Scott Edwards | Netherlands | 2,000 | 38.46 | 88.45 | 86 |
TSN's Prediction: Sheikh’s ability to accelerate quickly in the powerplay could give Nepal the early advantage in this one.
Bowlers — ODI career statistics
Player | Team | Wickets | Bowling Avg | Strike Rate | Best Figures |
Sandeep Lamichhane | Nepal | 122 | 19.31 | 26.0 | 6/11 |
Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | 57 | 33.47 | 41.1 | 6/34 |
TSN'S Value Bet Tip: Look for Lamichhane in the top wicket-taker markets as he thrives in slower conditions.
Nepal vs. Netherlands betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
According to Parimatch, odds for this fixture typically favour the Netherlands due to their experience in high-stakes ICC events. However, Nepal’s younger squad is showing growing maturity and tactical discipline.
| Odds* |
Netherlands | 1.39 |
Nepal | 2.85 |
* Odds correct at time of publish but subject to change
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Nepal vs. Netherlands: Expected playing XIs and team news
Netherlands Probable XI:
- Scott Edwards (c), Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad, Vivian Kingma, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede, Roelof van der Merwe, Clayton Floyd
Nepal Probable XI:
- Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Bhim Sharki, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Dev Khanal
What’s at stake? ICC CWC League 2 qualification picture
With only a few series left, every point counts toward qualification and the second-placed Netherlands will look to tighten their grip on a top-four finish.
The top four teams advance directly to the ICC World Cup 2027 Qualifier. The bottom four go to the Qualifier Play-off with Challenge League entrants.