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NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – ODI WC Qualifier 2023 Match 6 | NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today | Harare Pitch Report

Match six of the 2023 ODI World Cup Qualifier tournament is a crucial one. Both Nepal and USA lost their respective first games, making this a must-win clash if either side is to have a realistic shot at qualifying for the super six stage.

That being said, it is not as if both sides didn’t have their moments. Nepal started in brilliant fashion against Zimbabwe, posting 171 for the first wicket. However, they couldn’t take advantage, falling short of 300; a total that the hosts chased with ease.

For USA, they will take heart in the fact they made some inroads into the West Indies lineup, as well as Gajanand Singh’s century. But, one feels they really missed Ali Khan’s presence, so victory here can hold the USA in good stead with Khan set to return from a two-match ban in the next game.

ODI WC Qualifier 2023 Match 6: NEP vs USA Possible Playing XIs

Nepal: 1. Kushal Bhurtel, 2. Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3. Kushal Malla, 4. Rohit Paudel (c), 5. Aarif Sheikh, 6. Gulsan Jha, 7. Dipendra Singh Airee, 8. Bhim Sharki, 9. Karan KC, 10. Sompal Kami, 11. Sandeep Lamichhane

USA: 1. Steven Taylor, 2. Sushant Modani, 3. Monank Patel (c & wk), 4. Aaron Jones, 5. Saiteja Mukkamalla, 6. Gajanand Singh, 7. Shayan Jahangir, 8. Jessy Singh, 9. Nosthush Kenjige, 10. Kyle Phillip, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Nepal:

• Kushal Bhurtel fell agonisingly short of what would have been a terrific century against Zimbabwe. He was dismissed for 99.
• Bhurtel has scored 149 runs in four ODIs against USA at an average of 37.25.
• Aasif Sheikh was Nepal’s leading run-scorer in their successful CWC League 2 campaign. He scored 934 runs at an average of 33.35 and strike rate of 80.58. He scored a half-century last game vs. Zimbabwe.
• Rohit Paudel has struck two fifties in four matches against USA (142 runs, avg. 47.33, SR 75.13).
• Karan KC has taken nine wickets in six ODIs against USA at an average of 22.33 and economy of 5.26.
• Sandeep Lamichhane has the most wickets in NEP-USA ODIs. The legspinner has picked up 15 scalps in just six matches at a superb average of 12.80 and economy of 3.52.

USA:

• Skipper Monank Patel has the most runs in NEP-USA ODIs (235) at an average of 47.00. Steven Taylor is close in second place with 221 runs at an average of 44.20. Taylor’s strike rate is a brilliant 104.73.
• Gajanand Singh is coming off a magnificent century against West Indies. Given Nepal struggled for penetration in the middle overs, another opportunity could await Singh.
• Aaron Jones struck 1,184 in CWC League 2 at an average of 42.28. He will be key in helping USA get to a competitive total.
• Saurabh Netravalkar will be key in making inroads in the early and late parts of the innings. The left-armer has 12 wickets in five innings against Nepal at an average of 13.58.
• Kyle Phillip, who took a three-for against West Indies, took 3/43 in his only ODI against Nepal to date, back in 2021.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head in ODIs: Matches 6, Nepal 3, USA 2, 1 tie.
• In 2022, Nepal (274) and USA (274/6) played out a thrilling tie. Steven Taylor hit 114 after Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel hit half-centuries.
• USA have won two of the past three matches between the teams.

Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield, Harare Pitch Report and Weather

It was an easy-paced surface in the first ever ODI at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. West Indies lost a couple early but settled in to make 297, before USA batted through their 50 overs. Expect a similar pitch where runs are on offer as the day goes on.

A clear day is forecast in Harare with a top of about 26 degrees.

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ODI WC Qualifier Match 6: NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match June 20

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

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Qualifier 2023 Match 6: NEP vs USA Match Prediction – Who will win?

A tough match to predict. USA have had the better of Nepal in recent meetings, but this one could come down to which team chases. A score of 260-270 at least will be important batting first.