The Nepali national cricket team is set to face Kuwait in their inaugural match of the ICC T20 World Cup Asia–East Asia Pacific Qualifiers. This highly anticipated game is scheduled to begin at 8:45 PM Nepali Standard Time today.
Nepal’s Position in the Qualifiers
Nepal is competing in Group ‘B’, which also features Kuwait and Japan. Following their match against Kuwait, Nepal will play Japan on Friday. This encounter will mark Nepal’s first competitive game against Japan.
Match Schedule
- Match against Kuwait: Today, 8:45 PM NST
- Match against Japan: Friday
Group Standings
In addition to Group ‘B’, the tournament comprises other groups. Group ‘A’ includes UAE, Malaysia, and Qatar, while Group ‘C’ features Oman, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa.
Nepal’s Recent Performance
Nepal enters the qualifiers with a strong momentum. They recently secured victory in a T20 series against the West Indies A team in the UAE and achieved two practice-match wins in Oman.
Aspirations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal is on a quest for one of the three Asian slots available for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This prestigious event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. So far, 17 teams have already qualified for the tournament, which will feature 20 nations in total.
Qualifier Format
The qualification process entails that the top two teams from each group will progress to the ‘Super Six’ stage. In this phase, a single round-robin format will determine the leading teams. The top three from the Super Six will secure their spots in the World Cup.
