Nepal is all set for another historic campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India next year. The Himalayan nation has been placed in Group C, alongside
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West Indies
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England
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Bangladesh
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Italy
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Nepal
All Group C matches will be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, adding extra excitement and global attention to Nepal’s journey.
West Indies—Two-Time Champions and Familiar Rivals
The West Indies are two-time T20 World Cup champions, having lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016. However, Nepal have shown impressive progress against the Caribbean giants, defeating them twice recently in September at Sharjah (UAE) in the Unity Cup 2026, where Nepal were the hosts.
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Nepal won the first two matches by 90 runs and 19 runs
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West Indies won the final match by 10 wickets
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Nepal created history by winning the series 2–1
Nepal will face the West Indies again in the World Cup on:
📅 15 February 2026
🕚 11:00 AM NST
🏟 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
England—Two-Time World Cup Champions
England are another cricketing powerhouse in the group, winning the T20 World Cup in 2010 and 2022. Remarkably, Nepal has never faced England in a T20I match before, making this clash one of the most exciting fixtures for Nepali cricket fans.
Nepal will open their World Cup journey with a historic first meeting against England on:
📅 8 February 2026
🏟 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Bangladesh—A Familiar Group Stage Rematch
This is becoming a tradition—Nepal is facing Bangladesh for the third consecutive World Cup appearance.
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2014 (Chittagong): Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
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2024: Bangladesh defeated Nepal by 27 runs
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2026: Another rematch awaits
Nepal will face Bangladesh on:
📅 17 February 2026
🕖 7:00 PM NST
🏟 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Italy – First-Ever T20I Meeting
Nepal and Italy have never played a T20I match against each other, making this another historic first. This fixture offers Nepal a strong opportunity to secure crucial points in the group stage.
Nepal vs Italy
📅 12 February 2026
🏟 Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Nepal’s Previous World Cup Performance
In the 2024 T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA and West Indies, Nepal were eliminated in the group stage. However, the team showcased fighting spirit, including:
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A heartbreaking one-run loss against Test giants South Africa
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Heavy defeats to mid-tier teams like Netherlands and Bangladesh
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A missed opportunity to play Sri Lanka due to rain
Now, in their third World Cup appearance, Nepal will again battle some of the world’s strongest cricketing nations.
Tournament Format – Same as 2024
The tournament features 20 nations, divided into four groups. Each team will play every other team in the group once.
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Top 2 teams from each group qualify for the Super 8
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The Super 8 teams will again be divided into two groups
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Each team plays round-robin matches
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Top 2 from each Super 8 group advance to the semifinals
ICC T20I Mens Cricket World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia & Netherlands
Group B: Sri Lanka, Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland & Oman
Group C: Nepal, England, Italy, West Indies, Bangladesh
Group D: Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE, Afghanistan
Nepal Fans Ready for a New Dream
With a rising young squad, a solid fanbase, and recent success against top teams, Nepal enters the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with renewed confidence. The entire nation will be watching as Nepal tries to create history on the world stage.