If you’re a nerveless Nepal cricket fan or a Dutch fan reminiscing a win against England in the 2009 T20 World Cup at Lord’s or a jacket-less MCC fan sitting in the pavilion watching the teams train, mark your calendar and set an alarm. An iconic T20 tri-series awaits you on a Sunday afternoon involving Nepal, Netherlands and the Marylebone Cricket Club.

Here’s a small preview to take you through the team compositions:

Nepal :

If you are a broadcaster , you could be expecting views in millions from a fan base that continues to grow . If you aren’t, perch up on a tree and make-do with your smartphone camera because the Nepal fans love their cricket.

Nepal returns to the Home Of Cricket , where they recorded a 41-run victory against MCC in a one-dayer in 2016 and are set to play their first recognised T20 international since they lost the status after a dismal World T20 campaign in Ireland in 2015.

Subash Khakurel returns to a side ,after a three year hiatus , that has a wealth of experience and proven young guns. All-rounder Basant Regmi, captain Paras Khadka and batsmen Sharad Vesawkar & Gyanendra Malla will be expected to play a senior role as they look to put a strong showing prior to their ODI debut. Their bowling stocks include pacers Karan KC, Sompal Kami , left arm spinners Lalit Rajbanshi and Shakti Gauchan who will be partnered by the teenage leg-spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane.

Watch out for:

Anil Sah – An aggressive opener with an effective bat swing booked his spot for Lord’s after he bludgeoned East London XI’s bowlers to all corners of the ground as he notched up 131 in a 50-over warm-up preceded by a valiant knock of 56 against St. Cross CC in a T20 game.

Rohit Paudel – Another young batting sensation who starred during Nepal’s Division Two campaign and in the World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe that accrued in Nepal gaining their ODI status. Known for his crucial partnerships and decisive middle-order contributions, he scored a 35-ball 44 against the Hampshire Hogs as he partnered captain Khadka ( 161 off 107 ) in their first practice game last week.

Marylebone Cricket Club:

Another team with a well-rounded squad and perhaps ,the strongest team on paper featuring a unique combination of six Full Member internationals, three Associate member internationals from Scotland and three from MCC’s Young Cricketers Academy. Former England internationals Nick Compton, Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, James Foster alongside former Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene would be the ones to dismiss for the young bowlers from Netherlands and Nepal as will pose a stern bowling challenge for them.

Zimbabwe wicketkeeper-batsman Peter Moor will be pushing for a place in the XI alongside Foster and can be a vital cog down the middle order.

Watch out for:

The Scottish trio of right-arm quick Alasdair Evans, left-arm spin all-rounder Mark Watt and the explosive batsman Dylan Budge, all three featured in the XI that famously defeated England in a one-off ODI in Edinburgh last month. With scarcely any game to come for Scotland this summer, they’ll be raring to go in what could be an audition for a County stint, playing alongside former England greats.

Although thin on experience , MCC’s young cricketers Kashif Ali, a promising leg -spinner, former Kiwi youth international pacer Ben Sears and left-arm quick Dominic Manthorpe will look to create ripples as they look to form the crux of the bowling unit.

Netherlands :

The Dutch side would be familiar with the English conditions of late with a young Developmental side beating a strong Essex 2nd XI side marginally last month and featured many players from the current squad.

They will be boosted by the return of Ryan Ten Doeschate ( playing for Essex ) and Michael Rippon ( playing for Otago in New Zealand ). Their presence alongside Pieter Seelaar, Wesley Barresi and Paul Meekeren compliments the inclusion of youngsters Scott Edwards, Bas De Leede and the promising trio of the newcomers in batsman Tony Staal, seam all-rounder Hidde Overdijk and left-arm spin all-rounder Clayton Floyd , who have put in convincing performances in inter-regional Pro-series and the Dutch domestic competition.

Watch out for:

Tobiás Visee – The wicketkeeper-batsman didn’t have a convincing start to his International career but in recent times, he’s been striking the ball aggressively at a decent strike rate and will be expected to provide some fireworks at the top of the order.

Shane Snater – A player who can be deemed as a “work in progress” has bowled on and off lately but he knows the English conditions better , having played for Essex in all forms this year and with a consistent run in the side, he’ll be the express fast bowler Netherlands need to partner Paul Van Meekeren.

Quite easily, the fan frenzy that follows Nepal cricket like a globetrotter will be expected in plenty at Lord’s as the marquee T20 tri-series turns a new chapter in the Associate cricket circle. The legendary batting stalwarts of English cricket up against a mix of youth and experience from Scotland, Netherlands and Nepal in T20 cricket is a perfect advert for the game to grow globally.