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Nepal’s second match against Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was washed out at the Lauderhill Field in Florida, USA on Wednesday.

The match scheduled to start at 5:15 am Nepali time had to be abandoned without a ball bowled because of the incessant downpour, forcing the teams to share a point each before the toss was held.

This was the first time that Nepal and Sri Lanka were facing each other in the senior cricket team but the match had to be called off due to incessant rainfall.

Nepal are at fourth position in the group ‘D’ followed by Sri Lanka.

Nepal lost to their first match at the hands of  Netherlands by six wickets in the group stage while Sri Lanka suffered a defeat to South Africa by six wickets in the first match and Bangladesh by two wickets in the second match.

South Africa have already secured their berth in Super Eight from Group ‘D’.

Nepal will have to win the remaining two games to book a place in Super Eight.

Now, the Nepali team will go to the West Indies to play the remaining two matches of the group stage.

Nepal will play against South Africa on June 14 and Bangladesh on June 16 in St. Vincent, West Indies.

Pranav Khanal defeated Tenzin Singye Dorji of Bhutan with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the finals of the inaugural Thimpu Invitational Tennis Tournament. The competition, which took place in Bhutan’s capital, featured participants from three countries: four from India, four from Nepal, and eight from Bhutan.

Khanal’s victory is the latest milestone in his impressive 15-year tennis career. At the tender age of 11, he made his international debut in Vietnam as a junior national player from Nepal. Since then, he has competed in nearly three dozen tournaments, gaining significant experience and accolades. His talent was further recognized when he joined the senior national team and represented Nepal at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Former Nepali national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane is to play two matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Issuing a statement on Monday, Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Secretary Paras Khadka informed that Lamichhane had already left for West Indies and will play matches against South Africa and Bangladesh.

Earlier, the CAN had released Sandeep from suspension of all kinds of domestic and international cricket activities since May 1.

After being acquitted by the Patan high court's verdict in the rape case, the CAN had also lifted suspension imposed on him from cricket activities.

Lamichhane has been included in the Nepali team keeping young bowler Pratish GC as a 'traveling reserve', Khadka said.  

"Lamichhane will perform in Nepal's two matches against South Africa and Bangladesh in the West Indies in coordination with the ICC," the press release stated.

The 2024 Cricket World Cup is being played in the USA and the West Indies. Nepal who lost their first match against the Netherlands in the US will play their second match against Sri Lanka in the US on June 12.

Nepal’s leg-spinner Lamichhane could play matches in the USA as he was denied visa by the US Embassy.

After the match, the Nepali team will reach the West Indies to play against South Africa and Bangladesh.

Nepal succumbed to a six-wicket defeat against the Netherlands in their first ICC T20 World Cup match on Tuesday.

Chasing the target of 107 runs set by Nepal, the Netherlands made 107-4 with nine balls to spare.

Max O' Dowd scored highest 54 runs for the Netherlands, Vikramjit made 22 runs and Sybrand 14 runs.

Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee and Abhinas Bohora took one wicket each for Nepal.

Earlier, Nepal, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, scored a paltry 106 runs in 19.2 over losing all the wickets.

Captain Rohit Paudel top scored for the team with 35 runs off 37 balls hitting five fours.

Similarly, Karan KC contributed 12 runs off 17 balls and Gulsan Jha made 15 runs off 14 balls.

Likewise, Anil Sah added 11 runs to the scoreboard while other batters failed to score in double digit.