Nepal set to play T20 series in Australia come August as preparation for Nepal to claim one of the three spots at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Nepal to play Top End T20 Series in Australia in August.
The 2025 Top End T20 Series, which will take place in Darwin from August 14–24, has confirmed Nepal as the first of four participating overseas teams. In order to secure one of the three seats left in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka early in the following year, Nepal will use the series as preparation.
Nepal will play at least six Twenty20 matches at the DXC Arena, the TIO Stadium, and Cazaly’s Arena when they arrive in Darwin in early August.
“We are excited and looking forward to participating in the Top End T20 Series,” Cricket Association of Nepal secretary Paras Khadka said. “It presents a valuable opportunity to prepare with strong intent and focused practice ahead of our ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers [to be held in Oman in October].
“Competing against quality opponents in Australian conditions will provide our players with critical exposure, helping them better understand their game and grow as professional cricketers.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome the Nepal national cricket team to the Northern Territory and Top End T20 Series for the first time,” Northern Territory Cricket CEO, Gavin Dovey said. “Nepal has developed a fanatical following in their home country and among the Nepali diaspora, so we are delighted that all Nepalese eyes will be on the Northern Territory as we play a role in their cricketing journey.”