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

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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

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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 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.

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.

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

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.