Nepal has become the first international team to be confirmed for the 2025 Top End T20 Series in Darwin, scheduled from August 14 to 24. This tournament will be crucial for Nepal as they gear up to fight for a place in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The Nepal National Cricket Team is expected to land in Darwin in early August and will play at least six T20 matches in the 2025 Top End T20 Series. The T20 games will take place across DXC Arena, TIO Stadium, and Cazaly’s Arena.
Nepal confirmed for 2025 Top End T20 Series in Darwin
The rest of the three teams and the full schedule of the 2025 Top End T20 Series are expected to be revealed soon. This series will serve as both a testing ground and preparation for their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers in Oman in October this year.
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After the 2025 Top End T20 Series, Nepal will make history in September as they are set to play their first-ever bilateral T20I series against the West Indies, which will be held in Sharjah, UAE.
Playing in Australian conditions, facing quality opposition, and adapting to new challenges will offer the Nepalese players invaluable experience before the high-stakes qualifiers, as they chase a dream spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Paras Khadka expresses his excitement for the tournament
Cricket Association of Nepal secretary Paras Khadka stated, “We are excited and looking forward to participating in the Top End T20 Series. It presents a valuable opportunity to prepare with strong intent and focused practice ahead of our ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Competing against quality opponents in Australian conditions will provide our players with critical exposure, helping them better understand their game and grow as professional cricketers.”
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Gavin Dovey welcomes Nepal to Darwin for the historic Top End T20 Series
Meanwhile, Northern Territory Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey shared his excitement about Nepal joining the Top End T20 Series for the first time. He said that it is a proud moment to host a team, and the Northern Territory is ready to be part of Nepal’s cricket journey.
Gavin Dovey was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo: “We could not be more excited to welcome the Nepal national cricket team to the Northern Territory and Top End T20 Series for the first time. Nepal has developed a fanatical following in their home country and among the Nepali diaspora, so we are delighted that all Nepalese eyes will be on the Northern Territory as we play a role in their cricketing journey.”
Notably, Nepal appointed former Australian batter Stuart Law as their new head coach in March this year. Soon after Law’s arrival, the Nepal cricket team played a T20I tri-series in Glasgow against the Netherlands and Scotland. Nepal put up a strong show and finished second in the tournament.
