Kathmandu is set to host the qualifying play-off tournament for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup between 4 and 21 December, the Cricket Association of Nepal announced. The upcoming competition will bring together eight national teams competing for a path to the 50-over showcase event. Participants in the capital city will include the four lowest-placed teams from the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 rankings, together with the top two squads drawn from each of Challenge League A and Challenge League B. At the conclusion of the matches, the four best-performing teams will secure advancement to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier, maintaining their opportunities to reach the main tournament. Meanwhile, the scheduling of this qualifying event will necessitate changes to the proposed cricket series between Nepal and India A, which had previously been arranged for 9, 11, and 13 December.
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Nepal to host 2027 ODI World Cup qualifier play-off
The eight-team qualifying tournament will take place in Kathmandu from 4 to 21 December.
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In short
- Nepal will host the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifier play-off from 4 to 21 December.
- The eight-team tournament features sides from League 2, Challenge League A, and Challenge League B.
- The top four teams will advance to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nepal-to-host-2027-odi-world-cup-qualifier-play-off-20261022
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