Oman defeated Canada by 41 runs in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Oman on Friday, ending Nepal's chances of finishing among the top four teams in the standings.
The victory took Oman to 33 points. With the top four teams in the eight-nation League 2 table qualifying directly for the final stage of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, Nepal can no longer reach the qualifying positions.
Nepal's route to the 2027 ODI World Cup
Nepal will now have to pursue qualification through another route, after losing the chance to secure a direct place through the League 2 top four.
Oman's win over Canada has reshaped Nepal's prospects in the ongoing competition, as the result confirmed that Nepal cannot finish in the top four.
