Live Cricket Score: Nepal vs USA – Match 85, ICC CWC League 2 | October 26, 2025
25th October 2025, Kathmandu
The battle for a place in the next ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup heats up! Nepalese cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the crucial ICC World Cup Cricket League 2 UAE Tri-Series, where Nepal will face the challenge of the United States of America (USA) in their opening fixture.
Live Cricket Score Nepal vs USA
This series is vital for Nepal as they look to build on their previous successes and continue their campaign in the 2024-2026 cycle of the World Cup League 2.
Match Details: Nepal vs USA
The highly anticipated clash between the Nepalese national cricket team (often called the Rhinos or Gorkhalis) and the USA is scheduled for Sunday, October 26th, at 11:15 AM NST (Nepal Standard Time).
This marks the first match for Nepal in the tri-series, which is being hosted in the UAE and also features the host nation, the United Arab Emirates.
Key Squad Updates for Nepal
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has made strategic changes to the squad for this critical phase of the tournament. Captain Rohit Paudel will lead the team, but there are notable inclusions and exclusions aimed at strengthening the side for the 50-over format.
Inclusions: Bhim Sharki, Shahab Alam, and Anil Sah have been brought into the squad. Shahab Alam is an exciting spin prospect awaiting his One-Day International (ODI) debut.
Exclusions: Sandeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, and Adil Alam have been left out.
These squad adjustments reflect the team’s focus on finding the perfect balance for their World Cup qualifying journey.
UAE Tri-Series Full Schedule for Nepal
The series in the UAE will run from Sunday, October 26th, to Wednesday, November 5th. Nepal’s fixtures are as follows:
| Match | Date (Nepali Calendar) | Opponent |
| 1st Match | Kartik 9 (Sunday) | vs USA |
| 2nd Match | Kartik 13 (Thursday) | vs UAE |
| Nepal will play two more matches later in the series, one against the USA and one against the UAE. |
ICC World Cup League 2 Standings: The Qualification Race
The points table highlights the importance of every win in this tournament, as teams vie for the top spots to secure an easier route to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
| Team | Matches Played | Points | Current Rank |
| USA | 20 | 28 | 2nd (Strong Position) |
| Nepal | 12 | 16 | 7th (Mid-Table) |
| UAE | 12 | 6 | 8th (Chasing Hard) |
With the USA sitting high on the table and Nepal and the UAE needing crucial points to climb, this tri-series promises intense competition.
For Nepalese cricket, a strong performance here is essential to get their campaign back on track and repeat the famous ‘comeback’ story they scripted in the last League 2 cycle.
Don’t miss a minute of the action! Follow the Nepalese team as they begin their chase for ODI World Cup qualification in the UAE.
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