Cricket World Cup League-2 Nepal

Nepal prepared to play against Scotland in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, following a morale-boosting nine-wicket victory over the USA. Nepal stands seventh in the points table with 20 points, aiming to reach the top four to maintain One Day International status.

The Nepal Cricket Association bid farewell to the national women's cricket team ahead of their participation in the Asian Games Women's Qualifier and ACC Women's Premier Cup in Malaysia, with captain Indu Barma and vice-captain Puja Mahato leading the squad.

Nepal chases a target of 196 runs set by the USA, who scored 195 all out in 43.3 overs, in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 match at TU International Cricket Ground. Dipendra Singh Airee took four wickets to restrict USA's score, with Nepal aiming to secure crucial wins to maintain ODI status and qualify for the World Cup Global Qualifiers.

Nepal and USA play an important ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Nepal must win all remaining matches, currently ranked seventh, to qualify for the World Cup Global Qualifier while Scotland leads with wins over both teams.

Nepal’s vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airi reached fourth place in the ICC T20 all-rounder rankings with 245 rating points and improved to 28th in the One Day International rankings.

The ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 tri-series commenced at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground featuring Nepal, USA, and Scotland. Nepal is in a survival battle needing wins to maintain One Day International status and qualify for the World Cup, currently ranked seventh with 18 points from 24 matches.

Nepal's cricket team has been conceding excessive runs in the death overs during recent One Day International matches, affecting their ability to finish games strongly. Key bowlers Sompal Kami, Karan KC, and Sandeep Lamichhane face challenges controlling runs in this critical phase, highlighting a need for improved strategic death over play.

The England and Wales Cricket Board is considering a men's T-20 International tour to Nepal between 2027 and 2031, representing potentially the largest international cricket team visit to Nepal. This reflects Nepal's rising stature in international cricket following recent successes and strategic partnerships.

The England men's cricket team has begun preparations to play a Twenty20 series in Nepal between 2027 and 2031, which would be the largest international cricket team visit to Nepal to date.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 series at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground from May 12 to 22. Rohit Paudel will captain the team with Dipendra Singh Airee as vice-captain; Ishan Pande returns to the national team after seven years.

The Nepal government decided to submit the ratification of two International Labour Organization major conventions, including the binding 1930 labor convention protocol, to parliament. Additionally, 15 unpaid overseas Nepali consuls and trade representatives were dismissed in a cabinet meeting.

Nepal must defeat the United States and Scotland in upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 matches to secure a World Cup Qualifier spot and maintain One Day International status. The United States leads the league with key players performing well, while Scotland remains strong despite rain interruptions; Nepal recently won three of four matches against UAE and Oman.

The Cricket Association of Nepal published the schedule for the Nepal 'A' international triangular series featuring Scotland and the USA, running from April 25 to 28. Nepal 'A' will play four matches: first versus Scotland, then USA, again Scotland, and finally USA.

Nepal Cricket Association announced a 14-member women's national cricket team led by captain Indu Barma and vice-captain Puja Mahato to participate in the Asian Games Women's Qualifier 2026 from May 23 to 31 and the ACC Women's Premier Cup 2026 from June 1 to 13 in Malaysia.

Nepal Cricket Association announced a 14-member women's cricket team led by Indu Barma and vice-captain Puja Mahato to participate in the Asian Games Women's Qualifier 2026 and ACC Women's Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia from May 23 to June 13.

The Nepal Cricket Association revised the schedule for the triangular cricket series at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground due to adverse weather, with matches rescheduled from May 7 to May 11. The series features Nepal A, Scotland, and USA, concluding with a match between Nepal A and USA on May 11.

Nepal won by 81 runs against Oman in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Aasif Sheikh top-scored with 94 runs and Gulshan Jha took five wickets, marking Nepal's first League-2 victory over Oman at this venue after three previous losses, moving Nepal to 18 points in the standings while Oman remained third with 31 points.

The Cricket Association of Nepal reduced ticket prices for the Nepal vs Oman match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground to boost fan attendance amid previous criticism of expensive pricing and low turnout. This measure aims to help Nepal maintain hopes for ICC Cricket World Cup qualification by encouraging crowd support.

Nepal Cricket Association announced discounted ticket prices of 200 rupees for upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 matches at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground to increase fan attendance. The prices apply to matches including Nepal vs Oman and the tri-series with Nepal, USA, and Scotland starting May 12, 2026.

The Nepal Cricket Association reduced ticket prices for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 matches to 200 rupees, applying to the Nepal vs Oman game and the upcoming tri-series starting May 12, 2026. This adjustment aims to boost fan attendance amid low turnout.

Monty Desai, former coach of Nepal's national cricket team, was appointed head coach of the Canadian men's cricket team amid challenges including poor World Cup performance and an ICC corruption investigation. Canada lost all matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup where the investigation focuses.

Dipendra Singh Airee scored a century with 100 runs off 94 balls as Nepal posted 289 for 7 against UAE in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Kirtipur. Binod Bhandari supported with 56 runs, while UAE bowlers Junaid Siddique and Ajay Kumar took two wickets each.

Nepal is set to play against the United Arab Emirates again in the ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, following Nepal's 37-run victory in the opening match.

Oman defeated Nepal by 102 runs using the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method in a rain-interrupted ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Oman scored 305 for 8 led by Jatinder Singh's 130, securing their first series win and advancing to third place with 31 points, while Nepal remains seventh with 14 points.

Oman scored 305 for 8 with captain Jatinder Singh making 130 runs to set Nepal a target of 306 in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Nepal bowler Sompal Kami took 4 wickets while Sandeep Lamichhane took 2, with Nepal's top batsmen expected to lead the chase.

Nepal faces Oman in a crucial ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 match at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, following Nepal's 37-run victory over UAE and Oman's loss to UAE in their opening matches.

Nepal's men's cricket team played their 201st international match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium against Oman, marking a milestone since their 2014 T20 World Cup debut. They have secured 106 wins across Twenty20 Internationals and One Day Internationals with key contributions from players like Sandeep Lamichhane and Rohit Kumar Paudel.

Nepal scored 200 runs with Dipendra Singh Airee top-scoring at 75, and restricted UAE to 163 runs with Karan KC taking 4 wickets, securing a 37-run victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground. This win improves Nepal's standing with 14 points from 21 matches, enhancing their chances to retain ODI status.

Nepal was bowled out for 200 runs at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, setting a 201-run target for the United Arab Emirates in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. Dipendra Singh Airee scored 75 runs off 90 balls, and Nepal's fifth wicket partnership added 41 runs to stabilize the innings.

Nepal played against UAE in the 98th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 at Kirtipur, aiming to improve their standings. Nepal ranked 7th with 5 wins and 13 losses, while UAE was last with 5 wins and 15 losses, featuring key players on both sides and home advantage favoring Nepal.

Nepal ‘A’ won by 115 runs against Oman in the second practice match at Mulpani Upper Cricket Ground, leveling the two-match series 1-1. Nepal ‘A’ scored 284 for seven in 50 overs, while Oman were bowled out for 169 in 36.3 overs.

Nepal 'A' played a practice match against Oman at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu as preparation for the ICC World Cup League-2 triangular series. Oman won the toss and chose to bat first in this match ahead of the Nepal, UAE, and Oman tri-series.

In the final T20 International match, UAE set Nepal a target of 129 runs at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. Nepal captain Dipendra Singh Airee won the toss and chose to field first; Sandeep Lamichhane was the best bowler with figures of 3-6 in four overs.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 14-member Nepal A squad led by Anil Kumar Sah for a two-match one-day series against Oman at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on April 22 and 24. The squad comprises experienced national players and emerging talents in both batting and bowling roles.

Nepal lost to UAE by six wickets in their first international T20 match at the newly floodlit Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The match was interrupted by rain and decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, with Nepal experimenting with new players under captain Dipendra Singh Airee.

UAE defeated Nepal by six wickets in the rain-shortened T20 International opener, successfully chasing a revised target of 78 runs in 8.5 overs after Nepal scored 122 for 8 in 18.5 overs. Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane took 3 wickets for 8 runs but it was insufficient to secure a win.

Rain interrupted the first T20 International match between Nepal and UAE at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, with Nepal scoring 122 for eight in 18.5 overs before the game was halted and UAE's target revised to 78 runs in 10 overs by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

Nepal began a two-match T20 International series against UAE at home under new captain Dipendra Singh Airee, following his appointment as T20 captain replacing Rohit Paudel. The squad blended young and experienced players, aiming to build a new team after their recent T20 World Cup appearance.

Nepal hosted UAE in its first-ever home international T20 match under floodlights at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground on April 9, 2026, with Dipendra Singh Airee captaining Nepal. The match marked a new era with separate captains for different formats and served as preparation for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series.

Nepal and UAE faced off under floodlights at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in a closely contested two-match T20 series, continuing one of associate cricket's tightest rivalries. Nepal leads the series 6-5 in 11 matches with recent squad changes in fast bowling and spin departments under captain Dipendra Singh Airee.

Nepal and UAE renewed their cricket rivalry with T20 international friendlies under floodlights at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium, marking the first international matches under lights there. This series precedes the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series involving Nepal, UAE, and Oman starting April 25, 2026.

The Cricket Association of Nepal appointed Dipendra Singh Airee as captain for the T20 International matches and Rohit Paudel as captain for the One Day International team in the ICC World Cup League 2 series. This marks Nepal's first use of separate captains for different cricket formats, with the T20 squad including younger players and the ODI team focusing on experience.

The Cricket Association of Nepal bid farewell to the national women's cricket team as they departed for the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy in Rwanda with a 14-member squad led by captain Indu Barma and vice-captain Puja Mahato. The team, mixing experienced and new players, aims to improve Nepal's ICC ranking and compete strongly in the tournament starting April 13.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 14-member women's national cricket team led by captain Indu Barma and vice-captain Puja Mahato to compete in the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy in Rwanda in April. The squad includes a balanced mix of experienced and young players aiming to improve Nepal's ICC ranking and international impact.

The Cricket Association of Nepal increased the number of participating teams in the Jaya Trophy Men's Elite Cup from four to six, starting with the upcoming season, to enhance competition and provide more player opportunities. Previously, only the top four teams from the Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament qualified for the event.

The Cricket Association of Nepal will host a One Day International series at Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground from April 22 to May 11, 2026. Nepal 'A' team will play two 50-over matches each against Oman, Scotland, and the USA in this newly scheduled tournament.

Nepal's cricket team secured its first T20 World Cup victory in 12 years and qualified for the tournament for a second consecutive time. The Nepal Premier League's second season was financially successful, generating over Rs 92 million in profit with participation from international players.

Nepal's cricket team ranks second-to-last with 12 points from 20 games in the ICC CWC League 2 (2024-2027) and must win all 16 remaining matches to directly qualify for the 2027 World Cup Global Qualifier and avoid relegation. Their upcoming home tri-series matches are scheduled from April 25 to May 5 against UAE and Oman, followed by games against Scotland and USA from May 12 to May 22.

Nepal will host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League-2 tri-series at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in April and May, featuring teams from Oman, UAE, USA, and Scotland. The first tri-series runs from April 25 to May 5, and the second from May 12 to May 22.

Yamaha became the official 'powered by' sponsor of the 2026 Prime Minister's Cup cricket tournament in Nepal, which features 10 teams competing across major stadiums including Birgunj and Janakpur over one month. Outstanding players in the competition will receive Yamaha Saluto motorcycles as awards.

The Cricket Association of Nepal announced a 29-member preliminary women's cricket squad for the ICC Women's Challenge Trophy in Rwanda, including experienced and young players. The squad was selected for a closed training camp to finalize the team for the tournament.

Nepal Police Club defeated Armed Police Force Club by 185 runs in the Prime Minister's Cup Cricket Tournament, with four batsmen scoring half-centuries and key bowling contributions from Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Rashid Khan, and Dinesh Kharel.

Sudurpashchim Province announced its squad for the Prime Minister's Cup Men's National Cricket Tournament, led by captain Sher Malla and vice-captain Kiran Thagunna, aiming to improve on their previous eighth-place finish with 3 wins out of 9 matches. The team combines experienced and young players, many with national team exposure.