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Nepal to host ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff

The tournament will take place in December and will feature eight competing national squads.

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  • The cricket tournament is scheduled to take place from 4 to 21 December.
  • A total of eight national teams will compete in the playoff matches.
  • Four participating sides will advance to the 2027 World Cup Qualifier.

The Cricket Association of Nepal has officially announced that the country will serve as the host nation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff. Scheduled to run from 4 to 21 December, the competition will bring together eight national squads vying for advanced positions in the global tournament pathway. The lineup for the upcoming event will comprise the bottom four sides from the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Additionally, the roster will include the top two teams from both the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A and the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B. Participants will compete for the top four positions during the playoff fixtures, which grant qualification to the subsequent 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This pathway keeps participating nations in contention for a coveted spot in the broader One-Day International World Cup tournament.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-to-host-icc-men-s-cricket-world-cup-qualifier-playoff-20261022

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