The most-awaited T20 tournament's schedule has been released by BCCI on the 25th of November. This edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is going to be spectacular for cricket fans worldwide, as this tournament is coming back to India after 10 long years. This season is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Nepal ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Full Squad, Match Schedule & Venues
Nepal is also going to be part of this event after they qualified through the Asia & EAP route. Now, the team will aim to make a strong impact in the group stage and advance to the Super Eight.
The tournament format remains similar to the previous edition, starting with four groups of five teams each. The top teams from each group will progress to the Super Eight, then the semi-finals, and finally the grand final.
Nepal T20 World Cup schedule 2026
The Nepal Men’s cricket team is set to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with their group stage matches scheduled at Wankhede Stadium.
They will face England on February 8, Italy on February 12, the West Indies on February 15, and Bangladesh on February 17. All matches are yet to begin, giving fans an exciting lineup to look forward to.
| Stage | Date | Time (Local) | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | Sun, 08 Feb | 3:00 PM | Wankhede | England |
| Group C | Thu, 12 Feb | 3:00 PM | Wankhede | Italy |
| Group C | Sun, 15 Feb | 11:00 AM | Wankhede | West Indies |
| Group C | Tue, 17 Feb | 7:00 PM | Wankhede | Bangladesh |
| Super Eights | Sat, 21 Feb 2026 | 3:00 PM | TBA | TBA (If Nepal qualifies) |
| Super Eights | Sun, 1 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM | TBA | TBA (If Nepal qualifies) |
| Semi-Final 1 | Tue, 3 Mar 2026 | TBA | TBA | TBA (If Nepal qualifies) |
| Semi-Final 2 | Thu, 5 Mar 2026 | 7:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium | TBA (If Nepal qualifies) |
| Final | Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | TBA | TBA | Nepal plays if semifinal is won |
Nepal T20 World Cup Squads 2026
The Nepal Men’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is yet to be announced; however, it is expected that the squad will be a mix of experienced players and young talent.
Nepal's key players, including captain Rohit Paudel, vice-captain and cricketers with the fastest 50 in T20I, Dipendra Singh Airee, and star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, will play a major role in their World Cup campaign.
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Middle order Batter (vc) |
| Aarif Sheikh | Top order Batter |
| Aasif Sheikh | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Kushal Bhurtel | Opening Batter |
| Sundeep Jora | Middle order Batter |
| Lokesh Bam | Middle order Batter |
| Rohit Paudel | Batting Allrounder (c) |
| Gulsan Jha | Allrounder |
| Karan KC | Allrounder |
| Kushal Malla | Batting Allrounder |
| Sompal Kami | Bowling Allrounder |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Bowler |
| Mohammad Aadil Alam | Bowler |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Bowler |
| Nandan Yadav | Bowler |
Nepal T20 World Cup Venues 2026
Nepal will be playing all their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 group stage matches at one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
They will play their 1st game against the mighty England on February 8, which will be followed by matches against Italy on February 12, West Indies on February 15, and Bangladesh on February 17.
| Time (Local) | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Wankhede, Mumbai | England |
| 3:00 PM | Wankhede, Mumbai | Italy |
| 11:00 AM | Wankhede, Mumbai | West Indies |
| 7:00 PM | Wankhede, Mumbai | Bangladesh |
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