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The United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 records Nepal’s 122-run victory over the United States at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on May 22, 2026. Nepal scored 317/8 in 50 overs, while the United States were bowled out for 195 in 41.2 overs.
Ishan Pandey was named Player of the Match after scoring 84 runs from 83 balls. Dipendra Singh Airee also produced an aggressive 59 from 36 balls, while Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the United States’ highest scorer with 56 from 44 deliveries.
This article covers the complete United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, including batting and bowling performances, fall of wickets, match highlights, top performers, and key statistics.
Match Overview
The match was the 109th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. It was played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday, May 22, 2026. The United States won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Nepal responded with a strong batting performance, reaching 317/8 from its 50 overs at a run rate of 6.34. The United States struggled during the chase and were dismissed for 195 in 41.2 overs, giving Nepal a 122-run victory.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs United States |
| Tournament | ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 |
| Match Number | 109th Match |
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | United States won and chose to bowl |
| Nepal Score | 317/8 in 50 overs |
| USA Score | 195 all out in 41.2 overs |
| Result | Nepal won by 122 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Pandey |
| Nepal Top Scorer | Ishan Pandey – 84 |
| USA Top Scorer | Sanjay Krishnamurthi – 56 |
| Best Nepal Bowler | Sandeep Lamichhane – 3/30 |
| Best USA Bowler | Shubham Ranjane – 3/61 |
Nepal’s total of 317 was built around several substantial contributions rather than one partnership alone. Ishan Pandey scored 84, Rohit Paudel made 46, and Dipendra Singh Airee added 59 from just 36 balls.
United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
The United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard shows a significant difference between the two innings. Nepal scored 317/8 at 6.34 runs per over, while the United States managed 195 at 4.72 runs per over.
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 317/8 | 50 | 6.34 | Won |
| United States | 195 all out | 41.2 | 4.72 | Lost |
Nepal’s advantage came from its ability to score consistently throughout the innings and then take wickets regularly during the United States chase.
Nepal Batting Scorecard
Nepal’s innings featured a strong middle-order contribution from Ishan Pandey. He scored 84 from 83 balls, hitting eight fours and one six. Dipendra Singh Airee accelerated the scoring with four sixes and four fours in his 59 from 36 balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | 29 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 74.36 |
| Aasif Sheikh | 43 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 75.44 |
| Ishan Pandey | 84 | 83 | 8 | 1 | 101.20 |
| Rohit Paudel | 46 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 77.97 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 59 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 163.89 |
| Gulsan Jha | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Aarif Sheikh | 18* | 10 | 0 | 2 | 180.00 |
| Sompal Kami | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Nandan Yadav | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Did not bat | — | — | — | — |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Did not bat | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 317/8 | 50 overs | 6.34 |
Ishan Pandey anchored the innings, while Dipendra Singh Airee provided the late acceleration. Aarif Sheikh also struck two sixes during his unbeaten 18.
United States Batting Scorecard
The United States chase began with Smit Patel being dismissed for a duck. Shayan Jahangir and Shehan Jayasuriya attempted to stabilize the innings, but wickets continued to fall. Sanjay Krishnamurthi provided the main resistance with 56 from 44 balls.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smit Patel | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shayan Jahangir | 27 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 79.41 |
| Shehan Jayasuriya | 26 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 96.30 |
| Saiteja Mukkamalla | 22 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 61.11 |
| Milind Kumar | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 63.16 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 56 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 127.27 |
| Harmeet Singh | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nosthush Kenjige | 29 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 58.00 |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 52.63 |
| Rushil Ugarkar | 1* | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Total | 195 all out | 41.2 overs | 4.72 |
Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s 56 was the highest individual score of the United States innings. Nosthush Kenjige also contributed 29, but the team was eventually bowled out for 195.
Nepal Bowling Scorecard
Nepal’s bowling attack produced wickets at regular intervals. Sandeep Lamichhane was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets for 30 runs from 10 overs, including one maiden.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | 7 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 4.71 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 10 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3.80 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 4.2 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Nandan Yadav | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Gulsan Jha | 6 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
Lamichhane’s 3/30 was the best bowling return for Nepal, while Lalit Rajbanshi and Gulsan Jha also claimed two wickets each.
United States Bowling Scorecard
The United States took eight wickets during Nepal’s innings. Shubham Ranjane was the leading wicket-taker, finishing with three wickets for 61 runs from 10 overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar | 9 | 1 | 70 | 0 | 7.78 |
| Rushil Ugarkar | 9 | 0 | 81 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Nosthush Kenjige | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2.71 |
| Shubham Ranjane | 10 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 6.10 |
| Milind Kumar | 8 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 4.88 |
| Harmeet Singh | 7 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 6.43 |
Nosthush Kenjige was the most economical United States bowler, conceding only 19 runs from seven overs. Ranjane’s three wickets were the highest individual wicket tally for the USA.
Fall of Wickets
Nepal’s first wicket fell at 69, with Kushal Bhurtel dismissed in the 13th over. The innings then progressed through several partnerships before Nepal finished on 317/8.
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kushal Bhurtel | 69 | 12.5 |
| 2 | Aasif Sheikh | 84 | 18.3 |
| 3 | Rohit Paudel | 194 | 37.6 |
| 4 | Ishan Pandey | 215 | 40.4 |
| 5 | Gulsan Jha | 262 | 45.3 |
| 6 | Dipendra Singh Airee | 300 | 48.3 |
| 7 | Sompal Kami | 315 | 49.3 |
| 8 | Nandan Yadav | 317 | 50.0 |
The United States lost its first wicket with no runs on the board when Smit Patel was dismissed in the first over. Nepal continued to take wickets throughout the innings.
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smit Patel | 0 | 0.4 |
| 2 | Shayan Jahangir | 53 | 10.3 |
| 3 | Shehan Jayasuriya | 55 | 11.1 |
| 4 | Milind Kumar | 84 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Shubham Ranjane | 92 | 20.4 |
| 6 | Saiteja Mukkamalla | 94 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Harmeet Singh | 95 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 165 | 34.4 |
| 9 | Saurabh Netravalkar | 181 | 38.5 |
| 10 | Nosthush Kenjige | 195 | 41.2 |
Match Highlights
The first major highlight was Ishan Pandey’s 84 from 83 balls. His innings contained eight fours and one six and formed the foundation of Nepal’s competitive total.
The second highlight was Dipendra Singh Airee’s explosive 59. He faced only 36 balls and struck four fours and four sixes, producing a strike rate of 163.89.
Nepal’s final total of 317/8 gave the United States a demanding target. The United States managed 195 before being bowled out in 41.2 overs.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the main batting resistance for the United States. His 56 came from 44 balls and included four fours and four sixes.
Sandeep Lamichhane then produced the leading bowling performance for Nepal, taking 3/30 in 10 overs. Lalit Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulsan Jha also contributed multiple wickets.
The final result was Nepal’s 122-run victory, one of the largest winning margins in this particular League Two fixture.
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Player of the Match | Ishan Pandey | 84 off 83 |
| Nepal Top Scorer | Ishan Pandey | 84 runs |
| Nepal Second Top Scorer | Dipendra Singh Airee | 59 off 36 |
| Nepal Third Top Scorer | Rohit Paudel | 46 |
| USA Top Scorer | Sanjay Krishnamurthi | 56 off 44 |
| USA Second Top Scorer | Nosthush Kenjige | 29 |
| Best Nepal Bowler | Sandeep Lamichhane | 3/30 |
| Best USA Bowler | Shubham Ranjane | 3/61 |
| Most Economical USA Bowler | Nosthush Kenjige | 0/19 |
Ishan Pandey was officially named Player of the Match after his 84-run innings. His performance was the highest score for Nepal in the match.
Head-to-Head Record
The United States and Nepal have met several times in international cricket, including ICC Cricket World Cup League Two matches. The teams also played each other earlier in May 2026, when Nepal won by nine wickets after chasing 195.
The May 22 match therefore came only days after another Nepal-USA League Two meeting in Kirtipur. In that earlier contest, the United States scored 195 and Nepal reached 199/1 in 36.4 overs. Kushal Bhurtel scored an unbeaten 120 from 118 balls and Aasif Sheikh made 58.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | Nepal won by 9 wickets |
| May 22, 2026 | Nepal won by 122 runs |
| October 26, 2025 | USA won by 106 runs |
| November 1, 2025 | USA won by 4 wickets |
The October 26, 2025 meeting was another League Two match in Dubai, where the United States won by 106 runs.
Match Analysis
The United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard shows how Nepal’s batting depth shaped the match. The hosts did not depend on a single large innings. Ishan Pandey scored 84, Rohit Paudel made 46 and Dipendra Singh Airee produced a rapid 59.
Dipendra’s innings was particularly important because it came at a high scoring rate. His 59 from 36 balls included four sixes and helped Nepal move beyond the 300-run mark.
The United States bowling attack did take eight wickets, with Shubham Ranjane taking three. However, Rushil Ugarkar conceded 81 runs in nine overs as Nepal maintained a strong scoring rate.
During the chase, the United States lost wickets at regular intervals. Sanjay Krishnamurthi’s 56 provided the main resistance, but Nepal’s bowlers prevented the lower order from building a partnership capable of changing the result.
Sandeep Lamichhane’s 3/30 was central to Nepal’s control. Lalit Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulsan Jha each took two wickets, ensuring that the United States were bowled out for 195.
The 122-run victory reflected the difference between the two innings. Nepal scored at 6.34 runs per over, while the United States managed 4.72 before being dismissed in the 42nd over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the United States National Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?
Nepal defeated the United States by 122 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match at Kirtipur on May 22, 2026. Nepal scored 317/8, while the United States were bowled out for 195.
What was Nepal’s score against the United States?
Nepal scored 317/8 in 50 overs. Ishan Pandey was the top scorer with 84 runs, while Dipendra Singh Airee scored 59 from 36 balls.
What was the United States’ score against Nepal?
The United States scored 195 all out in 41.2 overs. Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the top scorer with 56 runs from 44 balls.
Who was the Player of the Match in United States vs Nepal?
Ishan Pandey was named Player of the Match after scoring 84 runs from 83 deliveries.
Who took the most wickets in the United States vs Nepal match?
Sandeep Lamichhane took the most wickets for Nepal, finishing with 3/30 from 10 overs. Shubham Ranjane was the leading wicket-taker for the United States with 3/61.
