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In the 106th fixture of the ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026, Nepal will go up against United States of America at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 16th May at 9:15 AM IST.
Get the best NEP vs USA Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 106th match of the ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Harmeet Singh – Left-arm spinner dominated opposition batting units with 31 wickets in 22 matches while contributing valuable lower-order runs regularly. 
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Milind Kumar – USA all-rounder amassed 416 runs and claimed 12 wickets, consistently delivering impactful performances throughout the ongoing League 2 cycle. |
Top Picks:
Sandeep Lamichhane – The experienced leg-spinner spearheaded Nepal’s attack brilliantly, capturing 22 wickets with consistent wicket-taking spells across the League 2 campaign. |
Dipendra Singh Airee – Nepal’s star all-rounder produced match-winning performances, scoring over 620 runs alongside vital breakthroughs with his dependable off-spin bowling. |
Budget Picks:
Shayan Jahangir – USA wicketkeeper-batter offered stability at the top order, combining composed innings-building skills with naturally aggressive stroke-making ability. |
Sompal Kami – Veteran Nepal pacer strengthened the bowling unit with 93 ODI wickets, providing disciplined spells and valuable experience during pressure situations. |
NEP vs USA ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Milind Kumar & Harmeet Singh |
Vice-Captain | Dipendra Singh Airee & Sandeep Lamichhane |
NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Monank Patel
- Batsmen – Rohit Paudel, Smit Patel
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh, Milind Kumar ©, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Shubman Ranjane, Gulshan Jha
- Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Saurabh Netravalkar
NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Monank Patel, Shayan Jahangir
- Batsmen – Rohit Paudel
- All-rounders – Harmeet Singh ©, Milind Kumar, Dipendra Singh Airee, Shubham Ranjane, Gulshan Jha
- Bowlers – Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane (vc), Saurabh Netravalkar
NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 106 ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
J Drysdale | NA | NA |
I Pandey | NA | NA |
NEP vs USA Dream11 Prediction Today Match 106 ICC CWC League 2 ODI 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Milind Kumar |
GL Captaincy Choice | Harmeet Singh |
Punt Picks | Sompal Kami and Shayan Jahangir |
Dream11 Combination | 1-2-6-2 |
NEP vs USA Match Preview:
Nepal national cricket team will face United States national cricket team in the 106th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:15 AM IST. This match carries major importance for Nepal as the hosts look to improve their position in the standings. Meanwhile, the United States enters the contest in second place with 36 points from 25 matches, while Nepal remains seventh with 18 points from the same number of games.
Historically, United States national cricket team holds a slight advantage in ODI meetings with six victories compared to Nepal’s four wins, while one encounter ended in a tie. Nepal comes into this fixture after a heartbreaking two-run defeat against Scotland through the DLS method, where Gulshan Jha fought brilliantly with an unbeaten 61 off 35 deliveries. On the other hand, the USA continues to rely heavily on Milind Kumar, who has enjoyed an outstanding campaign and already crossed the 1,000-run mark in the current League 2 cycle.
The Kirtipur surface traditionally assists spin bowlers, which places strong focus on Nepal star Sandeep Lamichhane, who has already claimed 21 wickets in the tournament. In contrast, the USA will depend on the pace and experience of Saurabh Netravalkar to provide early breakthroughs against the Nepal top order. Therefore, Nepal will aim to capitalize on home conditions and revive its campaign, while the United States seeks another crucial victory to strengthen its push for the top spot in the standings.
NEP vs USA Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Nepal | 4 |
United States of America | 6 |
NEP vs USA Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 23°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 240 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 54% |
NEP vs USA Playing 11s (Predicted):
Nepal Playing 11:
1) Rohit Paudel ©
2) Aasif Sheikh (wk)
3) Kushal Bhurtel
4) Dipendra Singh Airee
5) Bhim Sharki
6) Gulshan Jha
7) Sompal Kami
8) Karan KC
9) Sandeep Lamichhane
10) Lalit Rajbanshi
11) Nandan Yadav
United States of America Playing 11:
1) Monank Patel (c)
2) Smit Patel (wk)
3) Milind Kumar
4) Shayan Jahangir
5) Shehan Jayasuriya
6) Harmeet Singh
7) Nosthush Kenjige
8) Jasdeep Singh
9) Saurabh Netravalkar
10) Mohammad Mohsin
11) Juanoy Drysdale
NEP vs USA Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the headcount records, United States of America is expected to win this match.
