The Lankans are under pressure after losing both of their opening group matches and will also look to get their World Cup campaign back on track with a victory.

The Rhinos lose their opening match to the Netherlands by six wickets on their return to the World Cup after a decade.

The Rhinos begin their 2024 T20 World Cup against the Netherlands on Tuesday, followed by group matches against Sri Lanka on June 12, South Africa on June 15 and against Bangladesh on June 17.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s comeback adds strength to the squad.

Nepal post a respectable total of 230 runs before India chase a revised target of 145 runs in 20.1 overs without losing a wicket in a rain-hit game.

Rohit Sharma’s side will be the overwhelming favourites against the Rhinos but are expected to field a strong side as it is a winner-takes-all affair.

The Rhinos, making their Asia Cup debut and playing against Pakistan for the first time in any format, lose against Pakistan by 238 runs.

Rohit Paudel’s side will be aiming for an upset against the co-hosts who are currently on the top of the One-Day International rankings.

Aarif Sheikh and Gulsan Jha put on a 62-run stand for the seventh wicket to guide the Rhinos to win and square the series 1-1.

Sijarin Shah and Gita Chhetri, who won the table tennis gold in women’s team event in 1991, were not invited to the torch rally for the upcoming South Asian Games.

In nothing like the 9-0 demolition eight years back, improved Nepal will blame their luck.

Kalin says, 'Nepal to take on Jordan with a positive mindset, content with how the points table has shaped up'

Nepal had suffered a 9-0 humiliation in Amman at the World Cup Qualifiers back in 2011 but had held the Western Asian nation for a 1-1 draw at home.

CYC Attariya defied all odds to claim the Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL) title with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mahendranagar United on Saturday.

National team vice-captain Gyanendra Malla-led Kathmandu Goldens on Friday set a bad precedent in domestic franchise cricket after they boycotted the second Qualifier against Mahendranagar United in the Dhangadhi Premier League on Friday.