Nepal vs Namibia - Nepal Cricket Match Preview & Schedule
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
| Competition | ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 |
| Match | Nepal vs Namibia |
| Date | 21 JUL |
| Start Time (NST) | 02:45 PM NST |
| Expected Duration | 8 hours |
| Venue | Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd |
| Stage / Round | 1st Round of ODI |
Related tools: Match Time Zone Converter · Batting Average Calculator · Net Run Rate Calculator · Best XI Team Builder
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 / Region | Local Time | Date | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ณ๐ต Nepal | 02:45 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | NPT |
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | 02:30 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | IST |
| ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan | 02:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | PKT |
| ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh | 03:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | BST |
| ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka | 02:30 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | SLST |
| ๐ฆ๐ช UAE / Dubai | 01:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | GST |
| ๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| ๐ฐ๐ผ Kuwait | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| ๐ง๐ญ Bahrain | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| ๐ด๐ฒ Oman | 01:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | GST |
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | 06:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | JST |
| ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea | 06:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | KST |
| ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia | 05:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | MYT |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | 10:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | BST |
| ๐บ๐ธ USA - New York | 05:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | EDT |
| ๐บ๐ธ USA - Los Angeles | 02:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | PDT |
| ๐ฆ๐บ Australia - Sydney | 07:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AEST |
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.
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
| Nepal | Namibia |
|---|---|
| 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 รร¢รรรร¢ Right-arm Fast Bowler Dipendra Singh Airee Right-Handed Batsman รร¢รรรร¢ 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 รร¢รรรร¢ Right-arm Medium Bowler Rijan Dhakal Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler Basir Ahamad Left-arm Off Spin Bowler | Nicol Loftie-Eaton Left-Handed Batsman รร¢รรรร¢ Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler Jan Frylinck Left-Handed Batsman รร¢รรรร¢ Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler JJ Smit (C) Right-Handed Batsman รร¢รรรร¢ Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler Gerhard Erasmus Right-Handed Batsman รร¢รรรร¢ 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 รร¢รรรร¢ 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.