Nepal's captain, Rohit Paudel, is brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup clash against Sri Lanka on June 11. The recent string of upsets and close finishes in the tournament has instilled a belief in the Associate team that they can overcome the pressure-ridden Sri Lankans.
Paudel's optimism stems from the impressive performances of other Associate teams, such as USA's victory over Pakistan and Canada's triumph against Ireland. He also points to the low-scoring nature of the tournament so far, which he believes favors Nepal's chances.
"We want to go tomorrow and showcase our talent in front of the world," Paudel declared. "We believe that we are going to win tomorrow."
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, finds themselves on the brink of elimination after losing their first two matches. Paudel believes that this pressure will work to Nepal's advantage.
"The team believes, and more than us, as a team, the pressure is on the Test-playing nation," Paudel said. "We will utilize the pressure, create the pressure and we want to win the game tomorrow."
Nepal will be boosted by the addition of star legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane for their last two league games, but he will miss the Sri Lanka clash due to visa issues. Despite this setback, Paudel remains confident in his team's ability to pull off an upset.
"We are very confident for tomorrow," Paudel asserted. "If we do the basic things right, I think we are ahead."
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