Scotland and the United States meet in Kirtipur on Thursday for the biggest fixture of this Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle. Both teams sit level on 36 points at the top of the table, and the winner walks away with a real grip on a 2027 World Cup Qualifier ticket. Cricket fans in India can stream every ball live on FanCode from 9:15 AM IST.
Where To Watch Scotland vs USA Live Streaming In India
The match will not have a dedicated television broadcaster in India. FanCode is the only home for Indian viewers, available on both the mobile app and the website. ICC.tv may also offer free streaming in select global regions.
Play begins at 9:15 AM IST (9:30 AM Nepal time) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The toss takes place 30 minutes before the first ball.
FanCode remains the only legal live streaming option for cricket fans in India to follow every delivery of this top-of-the-table thriller.
- Match: Scotland vs USA, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
- Start Time: 9:15 AM IST
- Live Streaming: FanCode app and website
- TV in India: Not available
Form Guide: How Both Teams Reached The Summit
USA have been the most ruthless side of the cycle. They have won 18 of their 24 fixtures and built a healthy net run rate of +0.939, giving them top spot on the table despite Scotland matching their points tally.
Scotland have ground out 36 points from 29 outings. Six rain-affected fixtures across the season have hurt their match count, but Richie Berrington’s men have stayed unbeaten in trends that matter.
Scotland walked into Kirtipur on a high. They pulled off a dramatic two-run DLS win over Nepal on May 12. George Munsey blasted 75 off 62 balls, and seamer Bradley Currie returned 3 for 43 to choke the chase in the final overs.
USA’s last League 2 outing on November 3, 2025 was nothing short of brutal. Saiteja Mukkamalla (137 not out) and Milind Kumar (123 not out) both raised their bats for unbeaten centuries. Pacer Rushil Ugarkar then ripped through UAE with 5 for 22 in a 243-run rout.
Munsey vs Milind Kumar: A Duel For Top Scorer
Few subplots are sweeter than the race for the leading run-scorer crown. George Munsey leads the way with 1,124 runs at an average of 59.15, striking at 106.64 with two centuries and eight fifties to his name.
Milind Kumar is breathing right down his neck. The USA middle-order anchor has 1,016 runs at a stunning average of 67.73, and his hot streak has carried the Americans through tight chases all year.
| Player | Team | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Munsey | Scotland | 1,124 | 59.15 | 106.64 |
| Milind Kumar | USA | 1,016 | 67.73 | Approx 80 |
The bowling story is equally juicy. Left-arm seamer Saurabh Netravalkar leads USA’s attack with 35 wickets and recently broke India’s 1985 mark for the lowest total ever defended in a men’s ODI, when USA pulled off a wild win over Nepal protecting just 108.
Scotland fight back with Brad Currie, Mark Watt and all-rounder Brandon McMullen. The trio has stitched together more than 80 League 2 scalps between them and gives Berrington plenty of options on a slow Kirtipur surface.
Pitch Report, Conditions And Predicted Playing XIs
The Tribhuvan University pitch traditionally rewards bowlers in the first hour. Pacers tend to get movement under early moisture, and spinners take charge once the ball gets older. Average first-innings scores sit in the low 220s.
Boundaries measure roughly 70 to 75 metres straight and 60 to 65 metres square. Big hitters can clear the ropes, but the gaps are not gifted.
Weather forecasts call for clear skies, temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius, and just a 10 per cent rain chance. A full 50-over contest looks very likely.
Scotland Predicted XI: Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Chris Greaves, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Jack Jarvis, Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie.
USA Predicted XI: Smit Patel (wk), Andries Gous, Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige or Rushil Ugarkar, Saurabh Netravalkar.
A 2027 World Cup Spot Sits On The Line
This game is not just about table positions. The top four sides from League 2 head directly into the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, which decides the final places at the main event in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Eight associate nations are fighting for those four golden tickets in this cycle. USA, Scotland, Netherlands and Canada have edged ahead, but every single point matters with four rounds still in play.
Scotland’s pedigree counts. They are the defending League 2 champions and have already shown this year that they belong on the bigger stage by qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup, replacing Bangladesh.
For USA, this match is another stepping stone in a remarkable rise. Their famous T20 World Cup win over Pakistan in 2024 ignited cricket in America, and now an ODI World Cup berth could change the sport forever in the country.
The two captains, Monank Patel and Richie Berrington, both lift the trophy in their dreams. Only one of them sleeps with a smile on Thursday night, and that smile travels all the way back to South Africa.
Kirtipur has the feel of a real cricket town this week, and Thursday could deliver a contest that fans on both sides of the Atlantic remember for years. Whoever wins takes a giant step toward a global stage, and whoever loses still has time to recover. Drop your match prediction in the comments below and tell us who you think will own this top-of-the-table battle.
