USA vs NEP 2024-11-02 15:30 GMT Cricket Match Preview

Match Details

• Match: USA vs Nepal
• Date: November 02, 2024
• Time: 15:30 GMT
• Ground: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
• Series: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2
• Match Number: ODI no. 4793

Match Preview

The 42nd match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 will witness a thrilling contest between the United States of America (USA) and Nepal (NEP) at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Both teams have been performing well in the tournament, and this match is expected to be a nail-biter.

Recent Performance

• USA: The USA team has been inconsistent in their recent performances, with a win-loss record of 2-3 in their last five matches. However, they have been working on their batting and bowling, and their recent performances suggest that they are getting back on track.
• NEP: Nepal, on the other hand, has been performing well, with a win-loss record of 3-2 in their last five matches. They have been working on their batting, and their top-order batsmen have been scoring consistently.

Head-to-Head

• Last 5 Matches: USA has a slight edge over Nepal in their last five matches, with a 3-2 win-loss record.
• Total Matches: The two teams have played a total of 12 matches, with USA winning 6 and Nepal winning 4. Two matches ended in a tie.

Venue Details

• Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium: The stadium has hosted several cricket matches, with a 75.00% win rate for teams who choose to bowl first.
• Pitch: The pitch is batting-friendly, with 66.07% of wickets taken by pacers and 33.93% by spinners.
• Highest and Lowest Totals:
  • Highest Total: 3175 by Scotland vs USA
  • Lowest Total: 14410 by Scotland vs USA
• Highest Individual Score: 151 runs by Brandon McMullen
• Best Bowling Figures: 4/23 by Kushal Bhurtel

Powerplay Comparison

• Nepal: In their last match, Nepal scored 63/0 in the first powerplay, 142/4 in the second powerplay, and 81/6 in the third powerplay.
• USA: In their last match, USA scored 44/1 in the first powerplay, 167/5 in the second powerplay, and 80/1 in the third powerplay.

Prediction

Based on the recent performances of both teams and the venue details, it is predicted that the USA will win the match. However, Nepal is expected to put up a strong fight, and the match is expected to be a closely contested one.

Probable Playing XI

• USA:
  • Monank Patel
  • Shayan Jahangir
  • Milind Kumar
  • Sanjay Krishnamurthi
  • Harmeet Singh
  • Shadley van Schalkwyk
  • Nisarg Patel
  • Ali Khan
  • Steven Taylor
  • Saurabh Netravalkar
• NEP:
  • Anil Sah
  • Aasif Sheikh
  • Kushal Bhurtel
  • Rohit Paudel
  • Aarif Sheikh
  • Dipendra Singh Airee
  • Gulshan Jha
  • Sompal Kami
  • Sandeep Lamichhane
  • Karan KC