Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Nepal Announces Squad for Women’s T20 WC Qualifier
Nepal has chosen a team of 15 players for an important cricket tournament called the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier.
This tournament will be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1.
Indu Barma will be the captain, and Puja Mahato will be the vice-captain.
Ten teams from different countries will play in this tournament.
The top four teams will get to play in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
Eight teams have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and the remaining four spots will be decided through this qualifying tournament.
The tournament is a big step for Nepal to show their skills in cricket.
Nepal announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1.
Indu Barma will lead the team, with Puja Mahato as vice-captain.
The Global Qualifier features teams from Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, USA, and Zimbabwe.
The top four teams from the Global Qualifier will qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
Eight teams have already qualified for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, with the remaining four spots to be decided through the Global Qualifier.
- Who
- Nepal women's cricket team
- What
- Announcement of squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- When
- January 18 to February 1
- Where
- Nepal
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
- Event
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- Date
- January 18 to February 1
- Location
- Nepal
- Teams
- Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Thailand, USA, Zimbabwe
- Captain
- Indu Barma
- Vice-Captain
- Puja Mahato
- 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Hosts
- England and Wales
- Qualified Teams for 2026
- England, Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
