Nepal and Scotland secure ODI status after battling for ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 title
Nepal and Scotland have secured ODI status after finishing top two in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2
Nepal and Scotland have secured One-Day International (ODI) status after finishing top two in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.
Nepal finished top of the table with 26 points, while Scotland finished second with 22 points.
Both teams will now play in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, which will be held in Zimbabwe in 2023.
Nepal's rise to ODI status has been rapid
Nepal only gained ODI status in 2018, but they have quickly risen up the rankings.
They won the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 in 2019, and they have since beaten several Full Member nations, including the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates.
Nepal's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of their players and coaches.
Scotland's return to ODI status is a welcome boost for the sport in the country
Scotland lost their ODI status in 2014, but they have now regained it after a strong performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.
Scotland will be hoping to make a big impact at the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, and they will be confident of qualifying for the 2023 World Cup.
The return of Nepal and Scotland to ODI status is a boost for the sport of cricket.
It shows that teams from all over the world can compete at the highest level, and it will help to grow the game globally.