Kathmandu, July 26 -- If there is one clear pattern in Nepal's batting during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in the Netherlands, it is repeated failure. Nepal's batting has been consistently disappointing, with frequent collapses and low totals.

After losing their opening two matches, by eight wickets to Namibia and six wickets to the Netherlands, Nepal's hopes of finishing in the League 2 top four and securing direct qualification for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier have all but disappeared.

The consequences stretch beyond the standings. While the International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to unveil the structure that will follow the current League 2 cycle, Nepal are expected to travel to Namibia for a World Cup...