The year 2023 is about to end. Year 2023 in particular turned out to be a successful and progressive year for Nepal Cricket, especially considering the challenges and setbacks faced during the disappointing 2022 season.
Let’s take a look at Nepal’s records in the year 2023:
ODIs
In 2023, Nepal played 22 One Day International (ODI) matches. They won 15 and lost seven. Finally, after five years of gaining ODI status, Team Nepal played first ever ODI against test-paying nations and also competed against two powerhouse nations – India and Pakistan.
Matches – 22
Won – 15
Lost – 7
Win % – 68.18% (Nepal had 28.57 win % in 2022)
vs UAE – Played 6 and won 5
vs PNG – Played 4 and won 4
vs Scotland – Played 2 and won 2
vs Namibia – Played 2 and won 2
vs Oman – Played 1 and won 1
vs USA – Played 1 and won 1
vs Zimbabwe – Played 1 and lost 1
vs Netherlands – Played 1 and lost 1
vs West Indies – Played 1 and lost 1
vs Ireland – Played 1 and lost 1
vs Pakistan – Played 1 and lost 1
vs India – Played 1 and lost 1
Highest score – 310/8 vs Oman
Lowest score – 104 all out vs Pakistan
(In the previous year (2022), Nepal only won six out of 21 matches)
T20Is
Nepal played 13 T20I matches and won nine of them. They set numerous records during the Asian Games and also played against India for the first time. Notably, Qualifying for the T20 World Cup after ten years was a big achievement for Team Nepal.
Matches – 13
Won – 9
Lost – 4
Win % – 69.23% (Nepal had 72.22 win % in 2022)
vs UAE – Played 4 and won 3
vs Hong Kong – Played 2 and won 2
vs Mongolia – Played 1 and won 1
vs Maldives – Played 1 and won 1
vs Malaysia – Played 1 and won 1
vs Singapore – Played 1 and won 1
vs Oman – Played 2 and lost 2
vs India – Played 1 and lost 1
Highest score – 314/3 vs Mongolia
Lowest score – 140 all out vs Oman
In the calendar year 2023, Nepal played 35 international matches. They won 24 matches and faced a defeat in 11 matches. UAE became the most familiar opponent with 10 matches.
