Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Nepal Eyes T20 World Cup Upsets
The Nepal cricket team is getting ready for the T20 World Cup.
Their captain, Rohit Paudel, says they have nothing to lose and want to surprise bigger teams.
They trained in Sri Lanka to get used to the hot weather.
Nepal has played in the World Cup before and even beat the West Indies once.
They hope to do well again and maybe reach the next round.
Cricket is growing in Nepal, and more people are supporting the team.
The team is excited to play against strong teams like England and the West Indies.
Nepal aims to reach the Super Eight phase of the T20 World Cup with nothing to lose.
Captain Rohit Paudel emphasizes playing freely and showcasing their skills.
Nepal is training in Colombo to adapt to the hot weather before their opener against England.
The team has shown improvement, previously pushing South Africa and Bangladesh in close matches.
Cricket's popularity in Nepal has grown, with more investment and domestic competitions.
- Who
- Nepal cricket team, captained by Rohit Paudel
- What
- Preparing for the T20 World Cup with aspirations to reach the Super Eight phase
- When
- Tournament starts February 7, Nepal's opener is February 8
- Where
- Training in Colombo, Sri Lanka; matches in India
- Why
- To gain experience, showcase skills, and potentially qualify for the Super Eight phase
- Team
- Nepal
- Captain
- Rohit Paudel
- Tournament
- T20 World Cup
- Group
- Group C
- Opponents
- West Indies, England, Italy, (possibly Scotland)
- Ranking
- 17th
- Training Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Opener Match
- February 8, Mumbai