Kathmandu: Nepal will host the play-off tournament for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier from December 4 to 21 in Kathmandu, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced.
Eight teams will compete in the tournament, including the bottom four teams from the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 and the top two teams each from Challenge League A and Challenge League B. The top four teams in the play-off will advance to the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Nepal, Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Italy and Uganda have already secured their places in the play-off. Jersey is also assured of qualification from Challenge League A, while Kuwait is close to securing its place.
One more team from Oman and Namibia in League 2 will complete the line-up, with the final spot to be determined by their standings.
With Nepal set to host the World Cup Qualifier Play-Off, the schedule for the cricket series between Nepal and India A, originally scheduled for December 9, 11 and 13, is also expected to change.
According to CAN, a revised schedule for the series will be finalised and announced in coordination with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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