Nepal faced a 37-run defeat to the USA in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Grand Prairie Stadium on November 3. Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss, Nepal saw the USA post an imposing 281 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. Saiteja Mukkamalla led the USA's batting effort with 75 runs off 87 balls, supported by captain Monank Patel's 67 from 81 balls and Harmeet Singh's brisk 59 off 44 deliveries. Nepal's bowling was highlighted by Gulshan Jha's 3 for 87, while Sandeep Lamichhane and Sompal Kami each claimed two wickets.
In response, Nepal was dismissed for 244 in 49.5 overs. Anil Shah top-scored with 52 runs off 80 balls, while Sompal Kami added a rapid 46 off just 27 balls. Contributions from Kushal Malla (33) and Dipendra Singh Airee (31) were not enough to bridge the gap. The USA's Saurabh Netravalkar impressed with a 4-wicket haul for 47 runs in 9.5 overs, earning him the Player of the Match honour. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Nosthush Kenjige supported with two wickets apiece.
This match leaves Nepal with two losses and one victory in the ongoing series, which also includes Scotland. After a 3-wicket loss to the USA in their first game, Nepal secured a 5-wicket win over Scotland before this setback. Currently, Nepal sits in seventh place on the League 2 points table with 5 points from 11 matches. The USA leads with 16 points from 12 games, while Scotland holds third place with 13 points from 10 matches. Nepal is set to face Scotland again at the same venue later today.