KATHMANDU: In their upcoming match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Nepal is gearing up to face Sri Lanka in their second group-stage encounter. The match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at 5:15 AM Nepali time, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida. Both teams are yet to secure points on the scoreboard, with Nepal having played one game against the Netherlands, resulting in a six-wicket defeat, while Sri Lanka faced losses against South Africa and Bangladesh in their first two matches.

This match marks the first-ever meeting between Test nation Sri Lanka and Nepal in the T20 World Cup, with both teams eager to register their first victory in the tournament. In terms of their group standings, South Africa currently leads with six points, followed by Bangladesh and the Netherlands with two points each. Nepal, along with Sri Lanka, is yet to secure any points in the group stage.

For Nepal to advance to the next round, they face a challenging path, requiring wins in all their remaining matches. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, needs significant victories against Nepal and the Netherlands, followed by favorable outcomes in other group matches to keep their hopes alive for qualification. Despite the obstacles, both teams are determined to give their best performance and strive for success in the tournament.