ACC Premier Cup 2026

Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games renewed scrutiny of its long wait for an Asian Games gold, which still has not come after participation dating to 1951. The article said stronger coaching, investment and sports institutions are needed to turn competitive results into titles.

Tenzing Sherpa won Nepal’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games, taking bronze in the men’s over-84 kg karate kumite category in Toyohashi, Japan. He beat Laos’s Vathana 9-1 after losing his semifinal to Iran’s Muhammad Nemati.

Nepal was set to compete in seven sports on September 23 at the ongoing 20th Asian Games in Japan, with the women’s kabaddi team facing Chinese Taipei in a Group B match. Nepal had yet to win its first medal at the Games, with 135 athletes competing across 21 sports.

Min Bahadur Tamang and Rakesh Manandhar reached the semi-finals in men’s karate kumite at the 20th Asian Games, guaranteeing Nepal at least two bronze medals. Sanumaya Thing was eliminated in women’s individual kata.

Nepal entered the Nagoya Asian Games seeking its first-ever gold medal after 18 appearances and 26 total medals. The National Sports Council highlighted karate, boxing, wushu, taekwondo and women’s kabaddi as the country’s best chances, with Erika Gurung described as the top gold hope.

Nepal’s men’s cricket team was formally bid farewell in Kathmandu ahead of the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The squad will open against Japan before facing Afghanistan in group play, and Airee again said the team’s target is gold.

Captain Dipendra Singh Airee said Nepal is aiming to win a medal at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with gold as the ideal target and at least one medal as the minimum goal. He said preparations began three to four months ago and the squad is ready to compete in every match.

Nepal’s national cricket team was formally bid farewell by the National Sports Council ahead of the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The 15-member squad is led by captain Dipendra Singh Airee and is grouped with Afghanistan and host Japan in Group A.

Nepal sent 135 athletes to the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with a total delegation of 211 people across 21 sports. Boxer Chandra Bahadur Thapa Magar and kabaddi player Manamati Bista were named flag bearers.

The 20th Asian Games officially opened in Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya region, with Nepal sending 135 athletes across 21 sports. Nepal began its campaign with early defeats in women’s volleyball and men’s softball.

Nepal was told it needs one win in the Asian Games men’s cricket group stage to reach the quarterfinals. It will face Afghanistan on September 25 and Japan on September 26 in Group A.

Nepal’s ACC Men’s Premier Cup win was framed as preparation for the 20th Asian Games and the upcoming Asia Cup. Captain Sandeep Lamichhane said the squad would rest briefly before turning to those tournaments.

Nepal’s men’s cricket team returned to Kathmandu after winning the ACC Premier Cup 2026, with officials welcoming the squad at Tribhuvan International Airport. The victory secured Nepal a place in next year’s Asia Cup in Bangladesh.

Nepal announced a 15-member cricket squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi–Nagoya 2026 and named Dipendra Singh Airee captain. The squad includes Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Kushal Bhurtel and Rohit Kumar Paudel.

Nepal announced a 15-member men’s cricket squad for the 20th Asian Games in Japan and appointed Dipendra Singh Airee as captain. Stuart Law was named head coach, with the tournament scheduled in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

Nepal’s squad is scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu at 9:45 PM after winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Captain Sandeep Lamichhane led Nepal to the title and was named the tournament’s best player.

Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur to win the title and qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup. Aasif Sheikh scored 102 off 106 balls and Nepal restricted the UAE to 269 in 49.1 overs despite Rahul Chopra’s unbeaten century.

Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by 45 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur to win the title and qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup. Aasif Sheikh scored 102 off 106 balls, while Nepal’s bowlers held UAE to 268 despite Rahul Chopra’s unbeaten century.

Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur to win the title and qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup. Aasif Sheikh scored 102 off 106 balls and Nepal restricted the UAE to 269 in 49.1 overs despite Rahul Chopra’s unbeaten century.

Asif Sheikh scored a century for Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup final against the United Arab Emirates in Kuala Lumpur, reaching the mark in 103 balls. Nepal were 185-2 after 34 overs at the latest update, with the winner set to qualify for the Asia Cup.

Nepal is set to face the United Arab Emirates in the ACC Premier Cup final in Malaysia, with a win set to secure the title and direct entry to the Asia Cup. The article says Nepal is aiming to defend the one-day ACC Premier Cup title for a second straight time.

Nepal is set to face the United Arab Emirates in the ACC Premier Cup final in Malaysia after reaching the title match with an 87-run semifinal win over Oman. The winner will claim the trophy and direct entry to the Asia Cup.

Nepal beat Oman by 87 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal in Kuala Lumpur and moved one win away from Asia Cup qualification. The team will face the United Arab Emirates in the final, with the winner earning direct entry to the Asia Cup.

Nepal will face the United Arab Emirates in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final after both teams won their semifinals. The winner will qualify for the 2027 Asia Cup, adding direct stakes to the title match.

Nepal beat Oman by 87 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semi-final at Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia to reach the final. Dipendra Singh Airee scored 51 and took three wickets as Nepal bowled Oman out for 60 after setting 148.

Nepal defeated Oman by 87 runs in the ACC Premier Cup semifinal in Kathmandu. The result secured Nepal’s place in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and sent it into the final against the UAE.

Nepal is set to face Oman in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinal at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. The winner will advance to the final and remain in contention for an Asia Cup place.

Nepal lost to Hong Kong by 15 runs in its final ACC Premier Cup group-stage match in Malaysia, being bowled out for 246 while chasing 262. Ishan Pandey top-scored with 90 and Aasif Sheikh made 44, but Hong Kong’s win also secured its semifinal place.

Nepal is set to face Hong Kong in its final ACC Premier Cup group-stage match in Kuala Lumpur at 7:15 AM. Nepal remains unbeaten with three wins and can finish top of the table.

Nepal beat Saudi Arabia by five wickets in Kuala Lumpur to top Group A with six points and secure a place in the ACC Men's Premier Cup semi-finals with a match to spare. Saudi Arabia were bowled out for 190, with Abdul Wahid top-scoring on 77, while Gulshan Jha made an unbeaten 44.

Nepal beat Saudi Arabia by five wickets in Kuala Lumpur to reach the ACC Premier Cup semifinals. Chasing 191, Nepal completed its third straight win and moved to six points at the top of the group.

Nepal beat Saudi Arabia by five wickets in Malaysia to register a third straight win in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and reach the semifinals. Gulshan Jha was unbeaten on 44 as Nepal chased 191 in 41 overs, with Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee taking three wickets each.

Nepal beat Saudi Arabia by five wickets in Kuala Lumpur to qualify for the ACC Men’s Premier Cup semifinals. Chasing 191, Nepal finished on 193-5 in 41 overs, with Gulshan Kumar Jha unbeaten on 44 and Rohit Kumar Paudel unbeaten on 24.

Nepal’s spinners dismissed Saudi Arabia for 190 in 49.2 overs at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, with Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Dipendra Singh Airee and Sandeep Lamichhane sharing nine wickets. Abdul Waheed top-scored with 77, leaving Nepal needing 191 to win and a semifinal spot on the line.

Saudi Arabia won the toss and chose to bat first against Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal entered the match unbeaten in two games and was chasing a third straight win.

Nepal beat Malaysia by six wickets in its second ACC Premier Cup match in Malaysia, chasing 104 in 21.4 overs. Arjun Kumal scored an unbeaten 45 and Karan KC took four wickets as Nepal moved to two wins from two.

Nepal beat Malaysia by six wickets in its second ACC Premier Cup match in Malaysia, chasing 104 in 21.4 overs. Arjun Kumal was unbeaten on 45 and Karan KC took four wickets as Nepal moved to 2 wins from 2.

Nepal opened its ACC Premier Cup campaign with a seven-wicket win over Bahrain in Bangi, Malaysia. Bahrain were bowled out for 87, with Sandeep Lamichhane taking five wickets before Nepal chased the target in 21 overs.

Nepal chased 88 in 21 overs to beat Bahrain by seven wickets in its opening ACC Men’s Premier Cup match. Arjun Kumal top-scored with an unbeaten 36 as Nepal started the tournament with a win.

Nepal restricted Bahrain to 87 all out in 36.2 overs at the YSD-UKM Oval in Bangi. Sandeep Lamichhane took 5 wickets for 14 runs and Nepal needed 88 to win.

Nepal began its ACC Premier Cup campaign against Bahrain in Bangi, Malaysia, and won the toss to bowl first. It was Nepal’s first One Day International meeting with Bahrain.

Nepal entered the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia aiming to win the title and secure the lone 2027 Asia Cup qualification spot. The preview noted Nepal was grouped with Bahrain, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia and opened against Bahrain on September 1.

The ACC Premier Cup 2026 began in Malaysia with 10 teams competing for the title and a berth in the 2027 Asia Cup. Nepal opened Group A play against Bahrain alongside Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong.

Hyderabad Kingsmen posted 197 for 5 against Nepal A in Darwin, setting a target of 198. Shehan Jayasuriya scored 67 and Nepal A’s chase was hurt by early wickets.

Nepal A lost to Hyderabad Kingsmen by 31 runs in Darwin, finishing on 166 while chasing 198. Kushal Bhurtel scored 66 and Lokesh Bam made 38, but the result hurt Nepal A’s semi-final chances.

Nepal A played the Australian Capital Territory at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin in the Top End T20 Series. The team entered the match seventh on the table with two points and needed a win to keep semi-final hopes alive.

Nepal beat Malaysia by nine wickets in a rain-affected warm-up match ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup. Aasif Sheikh scored 161, Arjun Kumal made an unbeaten 61, and Sandeep Lamichhane took four wickets for 36 runs.

Nepal defeated Malaysia by 9 wickets in a rain-affected practice match ahead of the ACC Premier Cup. Asif Sheikh scored 161 off 85 balls and Arjun Kumal made 61 after Malaysia posted 232 all out in 48.2 overs.

Nepal A lost to the Bangladesh High Performance XI by nine wickets in Darwin, after being bowled out for 99. Bangladesh chased the target in 10.2 overs, leaving Nepal A needing a win in its next match to stay in contention.

Nepal A lost to Bangladesh High Performance by 9 wickets in the Top End T20 series in Darwin. Nepal A were restricted to 99 for 9, and Bangladesh HP chased the target in 10.2 overs.

Nepal A scored 122 for 8 in 20 overs against Northern Territory Strikers at Marrara Cricket Ground, setting a target of 123. Pawan Sarraf top-scored with 41, while Hamish Martin took three wickets for the Strikers.

Nepal A started its Top End T20 Series campaign against Northern Territory Strike in Darwin. The squad included several senior-team regulars, including Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla and Gulshan Kumar Jha.

Nepal A departed for Australia to play the Top End T20 series and additional practice one-day matches against New Zealand A, Tasmania and South Australia. The 15-member squad was farewelled by the Cricket Association of Nepal, with Anil Kumar Sah as captain.

The Cricket Association of Nepal confirmed a 15-member Nepal A squad for the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, with Anil Kumar Sah as captain. The team will also play friendly matches against South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand A after the tournament.

Nepal A left for Australia to take part in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin. The tour also includes one-day practice matches against South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand A after the tournament.

Nepal A left for the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, Australia, with Anilkumar Sah named captain of the 15-member squad. The tour also includes additional matches against South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand A.

Nepal’s men’s team left for a 10-day training camp in Bengaluru ahead of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Malaysia. The camp is also part of preparations for upcoming matches in Japan and Oman.

Cricket Association of Nepal held a farewell program in Kathmandu for the national men’s team before departure for the ACC Premier Cup. The event also restated Sandeep Lamichhane as ODI captain in a two-captain setup.

Nepal’s men’s team departed for Malaysia ahead of the ACC Premier Cup. The squad will spend 10 days in a training camp in Bangalore before the tournament.

Nepal’s men’s team departed for Malaysia ahead of the ACC Premier Cup. The squad will spend 10 days in a training camp in Bangalore before the tournament.

Paras Khadka said the captaincy changes were meant to improve squad depth and competition, with Sandeep Lamichhane leading the ODI side and Dipendra Singh Airee the T20I side. He said the move also reflects Nepal’s wider roadmap for upcoming World Cup League 2 and playoff matches.

Cricket Association of Nepal confirmed Sandeep Lamichhane as the ODI captain for the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. The announcement also reiterated the 14-member squad for the tournament.

Cricket Association of Nepal publicly thanked Rohit Paudel for his leadership and contribution to Nepali cricket. The post also reiterated Sandeep Lamichhane as the ODI captain for the upcoming ACC Premier Cup.

Reports said Nepal’s path to the Asia Cup and ODI status now depends on results in the ACC Premier Cup and remaining League-2 matches. The update framed the tournament as crucial beyond squad selection, but it did not change the team’s announced roster or captaincy.

Sandeep Lamichhane was appointed Nepal’s ODI captain ahead of the ACC Premier Cup, replacing Rohit Paudel. He will lead the side in Malaysia as Nepal enters the tournament.

Nepal Cricket Association named a 14-member squad for the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia. The tournament runs from August 30 to September 12.