May 22, Kathmandu - Nepal is set to take on the United States today in a pivotal match under the ICC One Day International World Cup League-2. The game will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The US team, having won the toss, has opted to bowl first.

Nepal has maintained the same playing XI since their last victory, emphasizing the importance of this match amid the pressure to secure remaining wins in League-2. With the top six teams qualifying for the World Cup Global Qualifier and maintaining ODI status, Nepal's challenge is to stay within the top ranks.

This encounter is crucial for Nepal’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup and preserving their One Day International status.

The national team’s playing XI for today’s match is as follows:

• Wicketkeeper: Asif Sheikh
• Kushal Bhurtel
• Ishan Pandey
• Rohit Paudel (Captain)
• Dipendra Singh Airee
• Arif Sheikh
• Gulsan Jha
• Sompal Kami
• Nandan Yadav
• Sandeep Lamichhane
• Lalit Rajbanshi

All eyes will be on this high-stakes match as Nepal aims to strengthen their position in the league and chase their World Cup dreams.