Canada defeated Nepal by 24 runs in Match 138 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on October 17, 2026, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Canada scored 256 in 50 overs before bowling Nepal out for 232 in 46 overs. Yuvraj Samra scored a century, while Arjun Kumal led Nepal’s reply with 87 runs. The result lifted Canada to 27 points and left Nepal on 28. Both teams remain outside the top four automatic qualification places for the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
Canada vs Nepal Match Details and Live Score
The Canada vs Nepal CWC League 2 match was played on October 17 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1). It was Match 138 of the 2023–27 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 competition. The match started at 11:00 AM IST, or 5:30 AM GMT.
Canada won the toss and chose to bat first. They made 256 in 50 overs, with Yuvraj Samra scoring 105 and Harsh Thaker adding 34. Nepal’s bowlers took regular wickets, but Canada still posted a competitive total.
Nepal began the chase with a target of 257. Arjun Kumal scored 87, but the team was bowled out for 232 in 46 overs. Canada won by 24 runs, earning two valuable points in the League 2 standings.
Match Date, Start Time and Venue
The match took place on October 17, 2026, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman. The scheduled start was 5:30 AM GMT, which was 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time and 9:30 AM local time in Oman. Canada and Nepal played the 138th match of the 2023–27 CWC League 2 cycle.
Live Score, Toss and Playing XIs
Final result: Canada beat Nepal by 24 runs.
- Canada: 256 all out in 50 overs
- Nepal: 232 all out in 46 overs
- Toss: Canada elected to bat
- Top scorer for Canada: Yuvraj Samra, 105
- Top scorer for Nepal: Arjun Kumal, 87
Canada’s bowlers defended the target successfully, dismissing Nepal before the end of their 50 overs.
Canada vs Nepal Recent Form and Previous Result
Nepal entered the match after beating Canada by 24 runs on October 11. Nepal scored 235 before dismissing Canada for 211, with Rohit Paudel making 101. Canada then responded with a 58-run victory over Oman on October 15, posting 256 before bowling Oman out for 198.
The October 17 meeting gave Canada another opportunity to build momentum after its earlier defeat to Nepal. Canada repeated its total of 256 and defended it successfully, winning by the same 24-run margin as Nepal’s victory six days earlier.
The two results showed how closely matched the teams were during this part of the League 2 campaign. Canada’s latest win also helped it move closer to Nepal in the standings, although the teams remained sixth and seventh after the match.
Nepal’s Form Before the Canada Match
Nepal beat Canada by 24 runs on October 11 after scoring 235 in 50 overs. Rohit Paudel made 101, while Canada’s chase ended at 211 in 48.4 overs. Nepal’s batting provided the foundation for the win, and its bowlers prevented Canada from completing the chase.
Canada’s Response After the Previous Defeat
Canada bounced back by beating Oman by 58 runs on October 15. Canada posted 256, with Samit Gohel scoring 67 and Aaditya Varadharajan making 55. Oman managed 198 in reply. The result gave Canada confidence before the next meeting with Nepal, and it followed up with another 24-run win on October 17.
Canada vs Nepal Head-to-Head Record in CWC League 2
The October 17 match was the second meeting between Canada and Nepal in this stretch of the League 2 campaign. Nepal won their October 11 match by 24 runs, but Canada returned the favour six days later with another 24-run victory.
Both matches featured similar totals from the winning side, with Nepal scoring 235 in the first game and Canada making 256 in the second. The results underline the importance of batting partnerships and taking wickets at regular intervals in this contest.
Previous Canada vs Nepal Match Results
| Date | Winner | Result |
| October 11, 2026 | Nepal | Won by 24 runs |
| October 17, 2026 | Canada | Won by 24 runs |
Nepal scored 235 in the first match, while Canada made 256 in the second. Both teams successfully defended their totals.
Key Players and Matchups to Watch
Yuvraj Samra was Canada’s standout batter, scoring 105 off 117 balls. Harsh Thaker added 34, while Hamza Tariq contributed 30. For Nepal, Arjun Kumal scored 87 from 112 balls, but the rest of the batting order could not take the chase deep enough. Canada’s bowlers made the difference by taking all ten wickets.
Canada vs Nepal CWC League 2 Points Table
Canada’s win changed the standings for both teams. Nepal moved to 28 points, while Canada reached 27. Nepal remained sixth and Canada seventh in the latest available table after the October 17 match.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No results | Points |
| 1 | United States | 36 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 49 |
| 2 | Scotland | 36 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 45 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 32 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 38 |
| 4 | Oman | 31 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 | Namibia | 36 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 33 |
| 6 | Nepal | 34 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 28 |
| 7 | Canada | 35 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 27 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 32 | 8 | 21 | 3 | 19 |
The top four teams in League 2 advance directly to the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Nepal and Canada were below that line after this match. Their route towards the World Cup therefore depended on finishing the League 2 campaign strongly or progressing through the Qualifier Play-off.
Nepal’s Position in the ODI Standings
Nepal had 28 points and sat sixth after the October 17 match. They were five points behind Oman and Namibia, who had 33 each, and remained outside the top four. Nepal’s immediate task was to improve its final standing and secure the strongest possible position in the wider qualification pathway.
Canada’s Position and Points-Table Pressure
Canada moved to 27 points after defeating Nepal but remained seventh. The team was one point behind Nepal and six points behind Oman and Namibia, who occupied fourth and fifth place. The win improved Canada’s position, but it did not immediately move the team into the top four required for direct entry to the World Cup Qualifier.
2027 World Cup Qualification Scenarios for Nepal and Canada
The League 2 competition provides two routes into the wider 2027 Cricket World Cup qualification pathway. The top four teams qualify directly for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier, while the bottom four move into the Qualifier Play-off, where they compete with teams from the Challenge League.
After the October 17 match, Nepal had 28 points and Canada had 27. Both were outside the top four, with Oman and Namibia on 33 points each. Their remaining matches were therefore important for improving their positions, but neither team could claim a direct Qualifier place from this result alone.
The League 2 table should not be treated as a direct World Cup qualification table. Reaching the final Qualifier is one step; teams must still finish high enough in that tournament to secure one of the remaining World Cup places.
What Nepal Needs from the Canada Match
Nepal lost the October 17 match and remained on 28 points. The defeat meant Canada moved within one point of Nepal, putting more pressure on Nepal’s remaining fixtures. To improve its position, Nepal needed further wins and stronger results than the teams above it. The top-four route depended on the final standings.
What Canada Needs to Improve Its Final Position
Canada’s win lifted it to 27 points, one behind Nepal. It remained seventh, so the victory did not move Canada into the top four. Further wins and results elsewhere would be needed to improve its final ranking. Canada also needed to protect its net run rate, which could become important if teams finished level on points.
Key Players to Watch in Canada vs Nepal
Yuvraj Samra led Canada’s batting with 105, while Harsh Thaker scored 34 and Hamza Tariq made 30. These contributions helped Canada reach 256. Nepal’s main response came from Arjun Kumal, who scored 87, but the team lost wickets before it could complete the chase.
For Nepal, the batting order needed more support around Kumal, while the bowling attack had already taken four wickets from Lalit Rajbanshi and three from Sandeep Lamichhane in the first innings. Canada’s ability to build a total and then take wickets at regular intervals proved decisive.
Nepal’s Batting and Bowling Threats
Arjun Kumal’s 87 was Nepal’s leading contribution in the chase. Lalit Rajbanshi took four wickets for 39 runs, while Sandeep Lamichhane claimed three for 49. Their bowling efforts restricted Canada, but Nepal could not match the target with the bat.
Canada’s Key Players and Match-Winning Options
Samra’s century was the main reason Canada reached 256. Aaron Johnson scored 36, Harsh Thaker added 34 and Hamza Tariq made 30. With the ball, Sukhjinder Singh took three wickets for 38 runs, while Sheel Patel claimed two for 32. Their combined efforts helped Canada defend the total.
Match Prediction and Tactical Factors
The match has already finished, with Canada winning by 24 runs. The result showed the importance of Samra’s century and Canada’s ability to take wickets during Nepal’s chase. Nepal had a promising contribution from Kumal, but the team fell short of the target after losing all ten wickets in 46 overs.
The two recent meetings between the teams produced wins by the same margin, first for Nepal and then for Canada. That makes it important to judge their performances through the full scorecards rather than assume that one result guarantees the next.
What Could Decide the Match?
Canada’s century from Samra gave the team a competitive total, while Nepal’s chase depended heavily on Kumal’s 87. The key difference was Canada’s ability to dismiss the remaining batters before the 50-over limit. Partnerships and wickets in the middle overs shaped the result.
Expected Match Strategy for Both Teams
Canada chose to bat first and posted 256, which they successfully defended. Nepal needed a strong opening and middle-order partnerships but was bowled out for 232. The result highlighted the value of building a competitive score and maintaining bowling discipline during the chase.
Frequently Asked Questions About Canada vs Nepal CWC League 2
When Is the Canada vs Nepal CWC League 2 Match?
The match was played on October 17, 2026, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Canada won by 24 runs.
Who Won the Previous Canada vs Nepal Match?
Nepal won the earlier meeting on October 11 by 24 runs. Nepal scored 235 and dismissed Canada for 211.
What Does the Match Mean for World Cup Qualification?
Canada moved to 27 points and Nepal stayed on 28. The top four League 2 teams qualify directly for the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, while the bottom four enter the Qualifier Play-off.
Conclusion
Canada beat Nepal by 24 runs in the October 17 CWC League 2 match after scoring 256 and bowling Nepal out for 232. Yuvraj Samra’s century led Canada’s batting, while Arjun Kumal scored 87 for Nepal. The result lifted Canada to 27 points, one behind Nepal on 28. Both teams remained outside the top four after the match, keeping their qualification routes dependent on the remaining standings and the wider World Cup qualification pathway.
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