Nepal Cricket Team

Sandeep Lamichhane tests positive for Covid-19

The Nepal legspinner had just signed for Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL
April 21, 2024

Nepal captain Gyanendra Malla, two others Covid-19 positive

Vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee and batsman Rohit Paudel have also contracted coronavirus
April 21, 2024
ICC news

Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award

Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 23, 2024

ICC expands qualifiers for 2021 T20 World Cup to 16 teams

Rather than scrapping it altogether, the global qualifier field will now be split into two eight-team qualifying tournaments
April 21, 2024
UAE v Nepal, 2nd T20I, Dubai

Cool Dipendra rescues Nepal after top-order collapse

The series is now level at 1-1 after the team's revival from 46 for 5 in the 11th over
April 23, 2024
UAE v Nepal, 1st T20I, Dubai

Shaiman, Naveed lead UAE past Nepal in T20I series opener

The two sides face off again on Saturday before the series finale on Monday
April 23, 2024
UAE v Nepal, 3rd ODI, Dubai

Khadka becomes Nepal's first ODI centurion as they beat UAE

His 115 off only 109 deliveries was key to overhauling a target of 255 with four wickets and 32 balls to spare
April 21, 2024
Netherlands vs Nepal, 2nd ODI, Amstelveen

Nepal clinch one-run thriller to record maiden ODI win

A crucial 61 off 46 balls from Sompal Kami was followed by a game-changing spell of legspin by Sandeep Lamichhane as Nepal defeated Netherlands by a solitary run for their first ever win in ODIs
April 24, 2024
Netherlands v Nepal, 1st ODI, Amstelveen

Michael Rippon's all-round display denies ODI debutants Nepal

He followed up his 51 with 3 for 23 to lead Netherlands to victory in a low-scoring game at Amstelveen
April 24, 2024
Netherlands v Nepal, 1st ODI, Amstelveen

History beckons for Netherlands and Nepal

The home team are playing an ODI after four years, while the visiting side are playing their first ever ODI
April 23, 2024
Nepal v Netherlands, T20I, Lord's

Netherlands' batting cuts loose but rain has the final say

After a month-long heat wave across the UK, the weather gods decided to play a prank on a pair of Associate nation guests making their long-awaited return to Lord's
April 21, 2024
ICC news

Lamichhane added to World XI for charity match at Lord's; Shakib withdraws

Shakib Al Hasan, meanwhile, has withdrawn from the squad for personal reasons
April 21, 2024
Nepal v Netherlands, World Cup qualifier, 7th place playoff, Kwekwe

Van der Merwe stars as Netherlands clinch seventh place

The allrounder followed his 25 with the bat with 4 for 20 to trump a similar all-round contribution from Nepal's Sompal Kami and help his side defend 189
April 21, 2024
World Cup Qualifier 2018

The painfully small margins in Associate cricket

Nepal has gained ODI status for the first time winning absolute nail-biters, but the teams that lost by such small margins also deserve a shot at more funding and better recognition
April 21, 2024
Nepal v Papua New Guinea, World Cup Qualifier, Bulawayo

'Biggest day in Nepal cricket history' - Khadka

April 21, 2024
Nepal v Papua New Guinea, World Cup Qualifier, Bulawayo

Nepal claim ODI status for the first time

Dipendra Singh Airee was front and centre on this historic occasion, claiming 4 for 15 to knock the opposition over for 114 and then leading the chase with a 58-ball half-century
April 24, 2024
Hong Kong v Nepal, World Cup qualifier, Bulawayo

Nepal's win keeps Afghanistan's World Cup hopes alive

Nepal were out of contention for the Super Sixes, but they kept their hopes of securing ODI status alive
April 22, 2024
Afghanistan v Nepal, World Cup Qualifiers, Bulawayo

Najibullah and Nabi keep Afghanistan alive

Afghanistan's hopes of qualifying hinge on a Nepal win over Hong Kong in the final group fixture on Monday
April 21, 2024
Nepal v Scotland, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Bulawayo

Coetzer leads Scotland into the Super Sixes

The captain's unbeaten 88 against Nepal led Scotland into the Super Sixes stage of the World Cup Qualifier and one step closer to the showpiece event in England in 2019
April 21, 2024
Zimbabwe v Nepal, World Cup Qualifier, Group B, Bulawayo

Raza, Taylor tons power Zimbabwe to massive win

The pair added 173 for the fifth wicket to drive the hosts to a total of 380 for 6; Raza followed up with three wickets to help wrap up a 116-run win
April 21, 2024
WCL Championship

Adnan Mufti hundred in bizarre UAE victory

Kyle Coetzer made 121 off 130 deliveries in Sharjah and so dominant was his Scotland team that Kenya couldn't even match his own score much less aim for a target of 267
April 22, 2024
ICC World Cricket League Championship 2015-17

Scotland, PNG, Hong Kong secure World Cup qualifier spots

Put in to bat, Kenya were bowled out for 146 and watched their opponents bash through to the target with 132 balls to spare
April 22, 2024
ICC WCL Championship, 7th round

ODI League berth, World Cup Qualifier slots at stake in final WCL Championship round

Five teams have a lot riding on the last round of the ICC WCL Championship matches in the UAE this week, from spots in the World Cup Qualifier to a berth in the new ODI League
April 21, 2024