Kathmandu, May 12 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series got underway at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday, with the United States and Scotland eyeing the top spot while Nepal confront a campaign that could define their ODI future.

Nepal are scheduled to play two One Day Internationals each against the United States and Scotland, with the two visiting teams also facing each other twice during the series.

The US and Scotland occupy the top two positions in the League 2 standings. The US lead the table with 36 points from 24 matches, while Scotland are second with 34 points from 28 games. Nepal, meanwhile, are seventh among the eight teams with 18 points from 24 matches.

The stakes are...