Nepal Faces Kuwait in T20 World Cup Qualifier Match

MUSCAT, Oman — Nepal and Kuwait are set to clash in the third match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 on October 8 at 8:30 PM IST. The match will take place at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Nepal comes into this match with high hopes after a historic 2-1 victory over the West Indies, marking their first bilateral series win against a Test-playing nation.

Kuwait, however, will aim to recover from a recent 0-2 series loss to Oman. Both teams know that securing a spot in this qualifier is crucial as only three places are available for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Earlier today, Kuwait won the toss and chose to field first, placing pressure on Nepal’s batters to set a competitive total. This match holds significance as their head-to-head record shows Nepal has won two out of three encounters, with their last meeting resulting in a narrow victory for Kuwait, who edged past Nepal by three runs.

The playing elevens for the match have been announced. Kuwait’s lineup features Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar, Usman Patel, among others, while Nepal will be led by captain Rohit Paudel and includes players like Kushal Bhurtel and Sandeep Lamichhane.

This tournament runs from October 8 to October 17, with a total of nine teams from Asia and the Pacific competing for World Cup qualification. Popular streaming options include the FanCode app in India, where fans can follow the live-action closely.

With Nepal’s men’s team looking to bounce back after missing out on the Asia Cup, the stakes are high. Adequate performances here could pave the way for many players’ future careers in international cricket, proving the importance of the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in shaping the next generation of cricketers.