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

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Fixtures on this page: Nepal vs Namibia
Event Overview
| 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 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 / Region | Local Time | Date | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | 02:45 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | NPT |
| 🇮🇳 India | 02:30 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | IST |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 06:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | JST |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 06:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | KST |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai | 01:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | GST |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 05:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | MYT |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 12:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 01:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | GST |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 02:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | PKT |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 03:00 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | BST |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 02:30 PM | 21 Jul 2026 | SLST |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 10:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | BST |
| 🇺🇸 USA - New York | 05:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | EDT |
| 🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles | 02:00 AM | 21 Jul 2026 | PDT |
| 🇦🇺 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.
Match Venue - Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd
Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd hosts this 1st Round of ODI match in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2. Both coaching setups factor surface profiling and ground geometry into their XI decisions. Our Match Time Zone Converter covers all major time zones - use it to lock in the local start time before the match begins. Fans in the host city who want to attend in person can confirm availability and booking details through the official ticketing portal. Pitch behaviour, outfield pace, and local weather all feed into how this match plays out.
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 recent competitive form trajectory (the trend line of results across the last 5-8 fixtures - not just win/loss count, but direction), and rotational flexibility (the depth of usable squad options across key positions without tactical compromise) sit as the primary driver behind it. At the structural level, phase-relative scoring rate (batting output measured against the contextual run-rate requirement at each match phase), segment-wise bowling economy (economy rate tracked in isolation across powerplay, middle, and final-over segments), and pitch-condition profiling (projecting surface wear and its expected shift in batting or bowling dominance across innings) 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.
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.
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 • 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 |
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. The 1st Round of ODI match between Nepal and Namibia on 21 JUL will draw strong regional and international viewership. 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.
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. The 1st Round of ODI encounter between Nepal and Namibia gets underway at 02:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time on 21 JUL, hosted at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd. 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. 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.
Nepal vs Namibia - Broadcast & Coverage Information
Coverage of ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 fixtures sits with a network of licensed regional broadcast partners, one per market. Your locally licensed pay-TV or satellite service is the right place to confirm what coverage is available where you are. The fixture starts at 02:45 PM NST NST - confirm your local kick-off time via the Match Time Zone Converter before the match begins. Viewers in ICC.tv-eligible markets can stream through that platform. Everywhere else, the officially licensed broadcaster the relevant board appoints carries the coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Nepal vs Namibia
- What time does Nepal vs Namibia start in Nepal?
- Nepal vs Namibia starts at 02:45 PM NST Nepal Standard Time (NST) on 21 JUL. Nepal runs on UTC+5:45 - 15 minutes ahead of India Standard Time.
- What time is Nepal vs Namibia in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
- Gulf viewers fall into two zones: UTC+3 (KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) and UTC+4 (UAE, Oman). Check the schedule table on this page for your exact local start time.
- What stage or round is Nepal vs Namibia?
- This is a 1st Round of ODI fixture in ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2.
- What time is Nepal vs Namibia in India?
- India Standard Time runs 15 minutes behind Nepal at UTC+5:30. The confirmed IST start time is in the timezone table on this page.
- Where is Nepal vs Namibia being played?
- Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd hosts this match.
- What time is Nepal vs Namibia in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
- JST and KST are both UTC+9. MYT is UTC+8. The timezone table above lists the confirmed local start time for each.
- How long does Nepal vs Namibia last?
- The projected runtime for this fixture is around 8 hours. Rain delays, injury time, and other in-match stoppages can all affect the actual length.
- How can I follow Nepal vs Namibia coverage?
- ICC.tv carries ICC Cricket World Cup Leage 2 matches in select regions. Outside those markets, an officially authorised broadcaster holds the rights for your territory. Check with your local pay-TV or satellite provider to confirm.
- Where can I calculate the DLS target or Net Run Rate for Nepal vs Namibia?
- Use our DLS Target Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/dls-target-calculator.html) for rain-affected match targets, or the Net Run Rate Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/net-run-rate-calculator.html) to see how today's result hits the standings.
Stadium details, match timings, and broadcast arrangements are subject to change. Playing XI announcements come roughly 60 minutes before start time. Broadcast rights and regional access vary by country. All times reflect Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) unless a different zone is shown.