Nepal vs Namibia - Nepal Cricket Match Preview & Schedule

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Last updated: 15 July 2026 at 10:26 PM NST - page refreshes daily with the latest match information.

Nepal cricket match guide for 15 July 2026. This page tracks Nepal national team and NPL fixtures, with squad announcements, venue confirmations, and start times in NST. Times are also converted for fans following from the Gulf, East Asia, UK, and other regions.

Fixtures on this page: Nepal vs Namibia


Match Overview and Summary

CompetitionICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2
MatchNepal vs Namibia
Date21 JUL
Start Time (NST)02:45 PM NST
Expected Duration8 hours
VenueSportpark Maarschalkerweerd
Stage / Round1st Round of ODI

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Nepal vs Namibia - Match Start Time by Country

Here is the confirmed local start time for Nepal vs Namibia across every major region. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.

Country / RegionLocal TimeDateTimezone
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต Nepal02:45 PM21 Jul 2026NPT
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India02:30 PM21 Jul 2026IST
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan02:00 PM21 Jul 2026PKT
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh03:00 PM21 Jul 2026BST
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka02:30 PM21 Jul 2026SLST
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE / Dubai01:00 PM21 Jul 2026GST
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Saudi Arabia12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahrain12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman01:00 PM21 Jul 2026GST
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan06:00 PM21 Jul 2026JST
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea06:00 PM21 Jul 2026KST
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia05:00 PM21 Jul 2026MYT
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom10:00 AM21 Jul 2026BST
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA - New York05:00 AM21 Jul 2026EDT
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA - Los Angeles02:00 AM21 Jul 2026PDT
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia - Sydney07:00 PM21 Jul 2026AEST

Looking for a different region not listed above? Try our Match Time Zone Converter for instant results.

Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis

Pre-match probability models position Namibia as the marginal analytical favourite entering this 1st Round of ODI fixture in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2, with a 58% win probability against Nepal at 42%. From an analytical standpoint, this distribution suggests a meaningful quantitative edge for Namibia, driven largely by recent results trajectory (outcome trend across the last 5-8 competitive matches weighted by opposition quality), and positional depth across the XI (the strength of alternatives available without compromising the team's tactical blueprint). Structural match data indicates that strike rate contextualization (how a batter's scoring speed is interpreted relative to match phase and required run rate), phase-specific economy rates (how many runs a bowler concedes per over across powerplay, middle, and death overs), and pitch-behaviour modelling (statistical profiling of how the surface is expected to wear and assist spin or seam across innings) will ultimately dictate both the margin and tempo of this fixture. Match-day variables - toss outcome, pitch hardness in the first session, and the batting side's powerplay intent - introduce variance that probability modelling accounts for probabilistically but not deterministically.

Nepal
42%
Namibia
58%

Disclaimer: Win probability values represent a pre-match statistical estimate derived from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores used to rank team strength across competitions), recent performance metrics, and competition context. This data is provided exclusively for editorial and analytical purposes and does not constitute a definitive prediction or financial or betting advice.

Nepal vs Namibia - Broadcast & Coverage Information

Coverage of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 fixtures is allocated through a network of officially licensed regional broadcast partners. Supporters seeking coverage details are advised to contact their authorised pay-TV or satellite service for territory-specific information. For viewers in ICC.tv-eligible markets, international cricket is available through that platform; elsewhere, coverage is provided by the officially licensed broadcaster appointed by the relevant board. Kick-off is set for 02:45 PM NST NST; our Match Time Zone Converter provides instant local-time conversions for any country.

About This Match

Few competitions in cricket carry the prestige and viewership reach of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2, which assembles world-class athletes and deeply invested fan communities across the globe. Expect a hard-fought encounter where commanding batting displays, incisive bowling, and sharp work in the field will each carry the potential to swing the match decisively. Supporters across South Asia, the Gulf, East Asia, and the wider global cricket diaspora are expected to follow this fixture with considerable interest. The 1st Round of ODI meeting of Nepal and Namibia is pencilled in at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd on 21 JUL, commencing at 02:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time.

Playing XI

NepalNamibia
Lalit Rajbanshi
Left-arm Off Spin Bowler

Binod Bhandari
(Wk)
Right-Handed Batsman

Sompal Kami
Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler

Aarif Sheikh
Right-Handed Batsman

Karan KC
Right-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Fast Bowler

Dipendra Singh Airee
Right-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Off Spin Bowler

Sandeep Lamichhane
Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Ishan Pandey
Left-Handed Batsman

Kushal Bhurtel
Right-Handed Batsman

Aasif Sheikh
(Wk)
Right-Handed Batsman

Rohit Paudel
(C)
Right-Handed Batsman

Bhim Sharki
Right-Handed Batsman

Nandan Yadav
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Sher Malla
Right-arm Off Spin Bowler

Hemant Dhami
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Dev Khanal
Right-Handed Batsman

Arjun Kumal
Right-Handed Batsman

Gulsan Jha
Left-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Medium Bowler

Rijan Dhakal
Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Basir Ahamad
Left-arm Off Spin Bowler
Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Left-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Jan Frylinck
Left-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler

JJ Smit
(C)
Right-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Gerhard Erasmus
Right-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Off Spin Bowler

Bernard Scholtz
Left-arm Off Spin Bowler

Malan Kruger
Right-Handed Batsman

Jean-Pierre Kotze
(Wk)
Left-Handed Batsman

Zane Green
(Wk)
Left-Handed Batsman

Niko Davin
Right-Handed Batsman

Tangeni Lungameni
Left-arm Medium Bowler

Ruben Trumpelmann
Left-arm Fast Bowler

Louren Steenkamp
Right-Handed Batsman

Jan-Izak de Villiers
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Ben Shikongo
Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Jan Balt
Right-arm Off Spin Bowler

Dylan Leicher
Right-Handed Batsman

Zacheo van Vuuren
Right-Handed Batsman

Jack Brassell
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Max Heingo
Right-arm Medium Bowler

Willem Pieter Myburgh
Right-Handed Batsman รƒƒร‚¢รƒ‚ร‚€รƒ‚ร‚¢ Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

William Henry Lottering
Right-Handed Batsman

Match Venue - Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd

Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd has been confirmed as the venue for this 1st Round of ODI fixture in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2. Team management and coaching staff typically integrate surface profiling and ground geometry into final squad-selection decisions. Local fans wishing to attend in person should verify availability through the official ticketing portal for this fixture. The interplay between pitch hardness, outfield pace, and prevailing weather at the stadium often proves decisive in close encounters. International supporters can verify the precise start time in their region via our Match Time Zone Converter.

About ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 - 1st Round of ODI

Nepal cricket has grown rapidly on the international stage, earning Full Member status and competing in ICC World Cup qualifying events. The team draws passionate support from fans across Nepal and from the large Nepali diaspora in the Gulf, East Asia, and beyond. Scheduled for 21 JUL, the contest between Nepal and Namibia is forecast to draw a substantial audience across key viewing markets. For qualification scenario modelling, our Net Run Rate Calculator provides a precise tool to assess the impact of today's result on the table. This point of the ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 schedule carries heightened weight, as 1st Round of ODI results directly determine which teams advance and which fall short of the next phase.

Frequently Asked Questions - Nepal vs Namibia

What time does Nepal vs Namibia start in Nepal?
Nepal vs Namibia is scheduled to begin at 02:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time (NST) on 21 JUL. Nepal follows the UTC+5:45 timezone, which is 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in India?
IST runs 15 minutes behind NST at UTC+5:30. The exact IST kick-off time is listed in the match time table above.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
Gulf timezones range from UTC+3 (KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) to UTC+4 (UAE, Oman). The table above lists the confirmed local start time for each country.
What stage or round is Nepal vs Namibia?
In terms of competition stage, this fixture sits within the 1st Round of ODI round of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
Supporters in Japan and South Korea (UTC+9) and Malaysia (UTC+8) can find their exact local start times in the regional schedule table included on this page.
Where is Nepal vs Namibia being played?
The match venue for this fixture is Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd.
How long does Nepal vs Namibia last?
An approximate duration of 8 hours is anticipated for this fixture, though weather interruptions, stoppages, or DLS revisions may alter the final runtime.
How can I follow Nepal vs Namibia coverage?
Official coverage of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 matches is distributed through ICC.tv in select regions and through territory-specific authorised broadcasters. Check with your local pay-TV or satellite provider for regional availability.
Where can I calculate the DLS target or Net Run Rate for Nepal vs Namibia?
Our DLS Target Calculator (https://www.yonotvs.com/p/dls-target-calculator.html) handles Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target calculations, while the Net Run Rate Calculator (https://www.yonotvs.com/p/net-run-rate-calculator.html) models how today's result affects the standings.

Match schedules, venues, and coverage information are subject to change without notice. Playing XI is confirmed closer to match time. Regional broadcast availability varies by territory and provider. All times shown in Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) unless otherwise stated.

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