Nepal vs Namibia – Nepal Cricket Match Preview, Time & Schedule

Author: Shweta K.

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Last updated: 15 July 2026 at 08:59 AM NST - page has been updated with the latest match information around the world.

Nepal cricket match guide for 15 July 2026. National team and NPL fixtures tracked here - squad announcements, venue confirmations, and start times in NST. Times converted for fans in the Gulf, East Asia, UK, and other regions.

Fixtures on this page: Nepal vs Namibia


Event Overview

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

Related tools: Match Time Zone Converter · Batting Average Calculator · Net Run Rate Calculator · Best XI Team Builder

Nepal vs Namibia - Broadcast & Coverage Information

Each territory has an authorised broadcast operator that carries ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 - rights are not shared across borders. In many regions, ICC-sanctioned events are available through ICC.tv or the broadcaster the local cricket board has authorised for that territory. Kick-off is at 02:45 PM NST NST. Not sure what that means for your time zone? Our Match Time Zone Converter gives you the answer instantly. Regional availability varies. Contact your authorised broadcast provider for territory-specific details.

Nepal vs Namibia - Match Start Time by Country

Here is when Nepal vs Namibia starts where you are - converted from the official scheduled time. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.

Country / RegionLocal TimeDateTimezone
🇳🇵 Nepal02:45 PM21 Jul 2026NPT
🇮🇳 India02:30 PM21 Jul 2026IST
🇯🇵 Japan06:00 PM21 Jul 2026JST
🇰🇷 South Korea06:00 PM21 Jul 2026KST
🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai01:00 PM21 Jul 2026GST
🇲🇾 Malaysia05:00 PM21 Jul 2026MYT
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
🇰🇼 Kuwait12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
🇧🇭 Bahrain12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
🇶🇦 Qatar12:00 PM21 Jul 2026AST
🇴🇲 Oman01:00 PM21 Jul 2026GST
🇵🇰 Pakistan02:00 PM21 Jul 2026PKT
🇧🇩 Bangladesh03:00 PM21 Jul 2026BST
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka02:30 PM21 Jul 2026SLST
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10:00 AM21 Jul 2026BST
🇺🇸 USA - New York05:00 AM21 Jul 2026EDT
🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles02:00 AM21 Jul 2026PDT
🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney07:00 PM21 Jul 2026AEST

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

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

Nepal cricket has seen some good growth recently in terms of cricket world. It has already earned Full Member status in ICC. It actively competes in ICC World Cup qualifying events. The struggle of the team to rise at this level despite the constant struggles, shortcomings motivates many. The passionate fans' support across Nepal and from the large Nepali community living and working in the Gulf, East Asia, and beyond make it's fans one of the most supportive fans in cricket world. Want to know what today's result means for the qualification picture? The Net Run Rate Calculator gives you a precise read on the table. At this point of the ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 schedule, 1st Round of ODI results decide who advances. There is no banking on later fixtures to recover. This contest between Nepal and Namibia on 21 JUL will reach fans across key viewing markets regionally and globally.

About This Match

Not many cricket competitions match the reach of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2. It draws world-class athletes, huge broadcast audiences, and fan communities that span continents. This is a match where bowling economy in the powerplay, death bowling execution, and batting acceleration in the back ten overs are likely to decide which side comes out on top. On 21 JUL at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Nepal and Namibia meet in a 1st Round of ODI fixture - first ball at 02:45 PM NST NST. This fixture draws viewers from South Asian nations, Gulf expatriate communities, and cricket followers spread across East Asia - a broad, invested audience that knows the game.

Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis

The models rate Namibia as the marginal analytical favourite ahead of this 1st Round of ODI fixture in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 - 58% win probability, with Nepal at 42%. That output points to a real quantitative edge for Namibia, and directional form trend over recent fixtures (whether results are improving, levelling off, or falling away across the last 6-8 games), and squad depth in key positions (the range of viable alternatives that can come in without a meaningful quality drop) sit as the primary driver behind it. At the structural level, match-phase run-scoring efficiency (strike rate weighted by the specific scoring demands of each innings phase), bowling-economy variance across segments (how a bowler's concession rate shifts between the powerplay, middle overs, and the death), and surface-degradation projection (modelling how the pitch deteriorates across innings and whether that favours spin or seam) will do the most to determine the fixture's tempo and the size of the final margin. Opening-phase pitch hardness, toss dynamics, and powerplay batting intent each hold residual uncertainty - the kind that probability frameworks model but do not eliminate before play begins.

Nepal
42%
Namibia
58%

Disclaimer: Win probability figures are pre-match statistical estimates built from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores that rank team strength across competitions), recent form data, and competition context. This data is for editorial and analytical purposes only. It is not a prediction, and it is not financial or betting advice.

Match Venue - Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd

Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd hosts this 1st Round of ODI match in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2. Our Match Time Zone Converter covers all major time zones - use it to lock in the local start time before the match begins. Both coaching setups factor surface profiling and ground geometry into their XI decisions. Surface hardness, ground dimensions, and atmospheric conditions at the stadium each pull tactical decisions in different directions - neither side can ignore them. Check accredited ticketing platforms for capacity and entry information before heading to the ground.

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 • Right-arm Fast Bowler

Dipendra Singh Airee
Right-Handed Batsman • 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 • Right-arm Medium Bowler

Rijan Dhakal
Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Basir Ahamad
Left-arm Off Spin Bowler
Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Left-Handed Batsman • Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

Jan Frylinck
Left-Handed Batsman • Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler

JJ Smit
(C)
Right-Handed Batsman • Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler

Gerhard Erasmus
Right-Handed Batsman • 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 • Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler

William Henry Lottering
Right-Handed Batsman

Frequently Asked Questions - Nepal vs Namibia

What time does Nepal vs Namibia start in Nepal?
The confirmed start time for Nepal vs Namibia is 02:45 PM NST NST on 21 JUL. NST sits at UTC+5:45, which puts it 15 minutes ahead of IST.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
The Gulf splits across two time zones - UTC+3 covers Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain; UTC+4 covers UAE and Oman. Local start times for each country are in the match time table above.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in India?
IST is UTC+5:30 - 15 minutes behind NST. Find the exact IST kick-off time in the match time table above.
What stage or round is Nepal vs Namibia?
The match is part of the 1st Round of ODI stage of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2.
How long does Nepal vs Namibia last?
Expect a match duration of roughly 8 hours, though weather interruptions, stoppages, or DLS revisions may push that figure in either direction.
What time is Nepal vs Namibia in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
Japan and South Korea both run on UTC+9. Malaysia sits at UTC+8. Exact local start times for each country are in the schedule table on this page.
Where is Nepal vs Namibia being played?
The confirmed venue for this fixture is Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd.
How can I follow Nepal vs Namibia coverage?
Coverage of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 is available through ICC.tv in eligible territories. In all other regions, the officially authorised broadcast operator for your area carries the rights - confirm availability with your local provider.
Where can I calculate the DLS target or Net Run Rate for Nepal vs Namibia?
For rain-revised targets, the DLS Target Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/dls-target-calculator.html) is the right tool. For qualification scenario modelling, use the Net Run Rate Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/net-run-rate-calculator.html).

Match schedules, venues, and broadcast details can change without notice. Teams confirm their Playing XI closer to match time. Broadcast availability varies by territory and provider. All times on this page are in Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) unless stated otherwise.