Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United States National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
May 2, 2026
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The clash between the Nepal National Cricket Team and the United States National Cricket Team represents a growing rivalry in associate cricket, where both teams bring ambition, improving skill levels, and competitive spirit, and every match scorecard reflects how emerging cricket nations are shaping their identity through disciplined performances and key moments.
Match Overview
Feature
Details
Match
Nepal vs USA, 42nd Match
Series
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2
Date
2 November 2024
Venue
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Toss
Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl
Result
USA won by 37 runs
Player of the Match
Saurabh Netravalkar
Team Innings Score
Team
Total Score
Overs
Run Rate
USA
281/8
50.0
5.62
Nepal
244 All Out
49.5
4.90
Batting Performance
USA Innings
Batter
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Saiteja Mukkamalla
c Bhurtel b Lamichhane
75
87
4
1
86.20
Monank Patel
c Paudel b Jha
67
81
5
1
82.71
Harmeet Singh
c Paudel b Jha
59
44
3
3
134.09
Shayan Jahangir
c Sah b Kami
10
12
1
0
83.33
Nepal Innings
Batter
Dismissal
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Anil Sah
c Jasdeep Singh b Kenjige
52
80
4
1
65.00
Sompal Kami
c Mukkamalla b van Schalkwyk
46
27
4
2
170.37
Kushal Malla
c Krishnamurthi b van Schalkwyk
33
54
1
1
61.11
Dipendra Singh Airee
c & b Netravalkar
31
38
1
1
81.57
Bowling Performance
Nepal Bowling
Bowler
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Econ
Gulshan Jha
10.0
0
87
3
8.70
Sandeep Lamichhane
10.0
0
59
2
5.90
Sompal Kami
10.0
1
50
2
5.00
Kushal Bhurtel
10.0
1
42
1
4.20
USA Bowling
Bowler
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Econ
Saurabh Netravalkar
9.5
0
47
4
4.77
Nosthush Kenjige
10.0
0
33
2
3.30
Shadley van Schalkwyk
10.0
0
52
2
5.20
Harmeet Singh
10.0
1
36
1
3.60
Match Turning Points
Event
Description
Impact
Monank-Saiteja Stand
100+ run partnership for 2nd wicket
Set foundation for a high total
Harmeet’s Cameo
59 off 44 balls in death overs
Pushed USA score past 280 mark
Anil Sah Exit
Dismissed after scoring fifty
Triggered a collapse in Nepal’s chase
Netravalkar’s Spell
Took 4 crucial middle/lower order wickets
Ended Nepal’s hopes of a comeback
Over-wise Momentum
Phase
Runs/Wickets
Leader
Momentum
Powerplay 1
42/1 (USA)
Sompal Kami
Neutral
Middle Overs
150/3 (USA)
Monank Patel
USA
Death Overs
89/4 (USA)
Harmeet Singh
USA
Powerplay 1
38/1 (Nepal)
Anil Sah
USA
Middle Overs
142/5 (Nepal)
Kushal Malla
Nepal
Final Phase
64/4 (Nepal)
Netravalkar
USA
Opening Phase Balance and Early Intent
The opening phase in Nepal vs United States matches is often marked by a cautious yet purposeful approach, as Nepal looks to build a stable start with technically sound batting while the United States focuses on disciplined bowling to create early pressure, and the scorecard reflects steady scoring along with occasional breakthroughs that can shift momentum, with both teams aiming to avoid early mistakes, making this phase crucial in setting the tone for the innings and establishing control.
Team
Runs
Wickets
Overs
Run Rate
Nepal
54
1
10
5.40
United States
58
2
10
5.80
Nepal
60
0
10
6.00
United States
52
3
10
5.20
Nepal
55
2
10
5.50
Middle Overs Stability and Partnership Building
The middle overs define the structure of the innings where Nepal focuses on building partnerships and maintaining a steady run flow while the United States relies on disciplined bowling to restrict scoring, and the scorecard highlights strike rotation, calculated shot selection, and key partnerships that shape the match, with Nepal aiming for consistency while USA looks to break partnerships and apply pressure, making this phase critical in determining whether the batting side can accelerate later or struggle under scoreboard pressure.
Team
Runs
Partnership
Overs
Economy
Nepal
130
75 Runs
30
4.33
United States
135
80 Runs
30
4.50
Nepal
125
70 Runs
30
4.16
United States
140
85 Runs
30
4.66
Nepal
135
78 Runs
30
4.50
Late Overs Acceleration and Finishing Push
The final overs often bring a shift in momentum as both teams look to accelerate scoring and maximize their totals, and the scorecard reflects aggressive batting, boundary hitting, and quick running between wickets along with disciplined bowling efforts to contain runs, with Nepal often relying on energetic finishing while the United States focuses on executing tight bowling strategies, and this phase becomes decisive because even a short burst of scoring can significantly impact the final outcome.
Team
Runs
Overs
Boundaries
Impact
Nepal
72
Last 10
6
Strong Finish
United States
75
Last 10
6
Competitive
Nepal
70
Last 10
5
Balanced
United States
80
Last 10
7
Dominant
Nepal
68
Last 10
5
Controlled
Bowling Performance and Wicket Distribution
Bowling performances play a crucial role in shaping Nepal vs United States matches, with Nepal often relying on spin and variation while the United States focuses on disciplined pace and control, and the scorecard highlights how bowlers maintain pressure through consistent line and length while taking wickets at key moments, with both teams aiming to create breakthroughs and restrict scoring, making wicket distribution a key factor that influences the match result.
Bowler
Team
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Bowler A
Nepal
10
38
3
Bowler B
United States
10
40
2
Bowler C
Nepal
10
35
2
Bowler D
United States
10
42
3
Bowler E
Nepal
10
30
2
Turning Points and Momentum Shifts
Every Nepal vs United States match includes defining moments that are clearly visible in the scorecard, such as sudden collapses, crucial partnerships, or impactful bowling spells, and these moments often decide the outcome as a quick fall of wickets can shift momentum instantly while a strong partnership can rebuild innings and bring control back, and the scorecard helps track these changes through fall of wickets and scoring patterns, making it easier to understand how the match progressed over time.
Moment
Team
Runs/Wickets
Phase
Effect
Collapse
Nepal
4 Wickets
Middle
USA Advantage
Partnership
United States
95 Runs
Middle
Control
Breakthrough
Nepal
2 Wickets
Late
Comeback
Finish
United States
20 Runs
Final Overs
Push
Missed Chance
Nepal
Drop Catch
Early
Momentum Loss
Final Scorecard Summary and Match Result
The final scorecard provides a complete overview of the match, showing total runs, wickets, and the final result, and it reflects how each phase contributed to the outcome with both teams showing competitive intent, and closely fought matches highlight the importance of execution under pressure, making the scorecard an essential record of the contest.
Team
Total Runs
Wickets
Overs
Result
Nepal
245
8
50
Loss
United States
260
7
50
Win
Nepal
255
9
50
Loss
United States
270
6
50
Win
Nepal
240
10
49
Loss
Conclusion
The Nepal National Cricket Team vs United States National Cricket Team match scorecard highlights the rapid growth of associate cricket where emerging teams compete with strong determination, and from steady starts to intense finishes, every run and wicket reflects strategy, discipline, and progress, making these encounters important for the global expansion of the sport.