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In a significant development, Scotland have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour of Nepal, where they will face both the hosts and USA in a crucial tri-series, expected to play a key role for their qualification to the 2027 World Cup.

The series of matches will be held in Kirtipur, with Scotland scheduled to play four matches across May. With strong competition from Nepal and table-toppers USA, the fixtures promise high-intensity cricket as teams battle for valuable points in the league standings.

Scotland’s announcement also follows their participation in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, where they played as a replacement for Bangladesh. With that campaign behind them, their focus shifted to the Cricket World Cup League 2 in Namibia, and now to Nepal for the challenges ahead.

Scotland name balanced ODI squad for Nepal Tour

Scotland have picked a 15-member squad for the Nepal tour, led by experienced captain Richie Berrington. The team largely retains its core group while introducing a few promising players who have shown strong performances in recent matches and youth-level tournaments.

Young talent Ollie Jones earns a call-up after his impressive performance in the U19 World Cup earlier this year. Michael English also returns to the spotlight following his memorable century on his ODI debut in 2024, highlighting Scotland’s intent to give more opportunities to new faces.

Scotland ODI Squad: Richie Berrington (C), Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Jasper Davidson, Oliver Davidson, Michael English, Owen Gould, Jack Jarvis, Ollie Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt.

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Scotland eye crucial gains in Nepal tour

The tour to Nepal is a key opportunity for Scotland to strengthen their position in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 standings. Head coach Doug Watson emphasized the importance of facing strong teams like Nepal and USA in challenging conditions.

“It’s exciting to have the opportunity to travel to Nepal and play this series against two very strong sides,” he said. “The country is hugely passionate about cricket, and the crowds are always very vocal and fun to play in front of.”

Scotland will play all their matches at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, beginning their tour against Nepal on May 12. They will face Nepal again on May 18, while their fixtures against USA are scheduled for May 14 and May 20.

Scotland target 2027 World Cup qualification push

Scotland currently sit second in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 standings, just behind USA, with 34 points. Their performances in Nepal could prove decisive as they look to strengthen their chances of progressing in the qualification pathway.

With the 2027 Cricket World Cup set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, Scotland are focused on maintaining momentum. Strong results in this series would boost their confidence and position as they aim to secure a spot in the global qualifier.

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