Question: Which of the following countries became first time in their history achieved ODI status?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Nepal
(c) Hong Kong
(d) Myanmar
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- In the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier (March 4th-25th, 2018) held in Zimbabwe, Nepal by creating history achieved the ODI status (March 15th, 2018).
- Qualifier played two matches for the 7th to 8th
- In a match, Nepal defeated Papua New Guinea by 6 wickets.
- In the second match, the Netherlands defeated Hong Kong by 44 runs.
- With these results, Nepal got first time in their history achieved ODI team status by 2022.
- The two teams have been sent to the Division Two of the World Cricket League.
- After achieving this Nepal has joined the group of top one-day teams of India, South Africa and Australia.
Reference:
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/644946
https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/648034