Nepal will face the United States of America at the ICC Academy in Dubai for the 89th Match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. The USA has already dominated this series with 5 wins against Nepal’s 4 wins in their head-to-head encounters. The USA currently sits at the top of the points table with 32 points, while Nepal is in 7th position with 12 points, making this a crucial encounter for both teams.
These two teams have an intense recent history in ODI cricket, with the USA holding a 5-4 advantage over Nepal in their last encounters. The USA comes into this match with strong momentum, having won four consecutive matches in their last five completed games, while Nepal has struggled with just two wins in their last five ODI fixtures.
NEP vs USA ODI Match Preview
ICC Academy in Dubai provides excellent conditions for ODI cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that offers assistance to pace bowlers. Recent statistics show that pacers have a significant advantage at this venue, having taken 54 wickets compared to just 16 by spinners in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed competitive matches with an average first innings score of 232 runs. Nepal has been inconsistent with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 completed matches, while the USA has been in excellent form with 4 wins and just 1 loss in their recent ODI fixtures.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs United States of America |
| Date | November 1st, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST (9:30 AM Local Time) |
| Venue | ICC Academy, Dubai (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 – 89th Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced batting wicket with pace assistance |
| Average Score | 232 runs (first innings average), total scores around 200-260 expected |
| Favors | Significant advantage for pacers (54 wickets vs 16 for spinners) |
| Surface | Good for batting but offers bounce and movement for fast bowlers |
| Weather Impact | Clear sunny conditions with 0% rain, hot weather favoring bowlers |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first (66% opt to bat first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Hot conditions at 31°C expected |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity at 53% |
| Wind Speed | Light winds at 16 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – clear conditions with no rain risk |
| Overall | Clear sunny weather, ideal for cricket with hot playing conditions |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from ICC Academy shows teams winning the toss have a strong preference to bat first, with 66% of captains opting to set a target in recent ODI matches. Teams batting first have won 50% of matches at this venue, indicating that batting first provides a slight advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
No injuries have been reported until now; both teams are expected to field their strongest available XI.
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NEP vs USA Head-to-Head Records
- USA beat NEP by 106 runs: NEP – 156/10 (39.1), USA – 262/6 (50) (26 Oct, 2025)
- USA beat NEP by 37 runs: NEP – 244/10 (49.5), USA – 281/8 (50) (02 Nov, 2024)
- USA beat NEP by 3 wickets: NEP – 286/10 (50), USA – 291/7 (49.4) (27 Oct, 2024)
- NEP beat USA by 6 wickets: NEP – 211/4 (43), USA – 207/10 (49) (20 Jun, 2023)
- USA beat NEP by 39 runs: NEP – 206/10 (47.4), USA – 245/7 (50) (15 Jun, 2022)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| M Kumar (Captain) | Scored runs and took wickets in 5 matches |
| H Singh (Vice Captain) | Scored runs and took wickets in 5 matches |
| S Lamichhane | Took wickets in 5 matches |
| R Kumar Paudel | Scored runs in 5 matches |
| M Patel | Scored runs in 5 matches |
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