The Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 squad marks a significant step in the nation’s growth in the shortest format. Built on recent performances and careful selection, the squad emphasises balance, flexibility, and players who have earned their places through consistent form.
With pride, passion, and past glory fueling their charge, the Nepal national cricket team enter the tournament aiming to reignite their legacy on the world stage.
As per the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, Nepal will play their opener match against the England on February 08 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Ahead of the season’s start, the ICC has unveiled the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ticket booking link with price details for the fans to book their tickets.
Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Blending experienced campaigners with emerging talent, the Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 squad is designed to compete confidently against established sides on the world stage.
Led by Rohit Paudel, the side features regulars like Dipendra Singh Airee, Khushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane and Sompal Kami.
With a mix of fresh and experienced talents, Nepal will be aiming to secure their maiden title and register their name in the T20 World Cup winners’ list.
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh
- Sundeep Jora
- Aarif Sheikh
- Basir Ahamad
- Sompal Kami
- Karan KC
- Nandan Yadav
- Gulshan Jha
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Sher Malla
- Lokesh Bam
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
A total of 20 teams have been divided into four competitive pools as part of the T20 World Cup 2026 groups, setting the stage for an intense and evenly balanced tournament.
A total of 55 games will be played to determine the champions in the T20 format.
In addition to the two hosts, the top 7 teams from the previous tournament automatically qualified, as did the next 3 teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. The remaining 8 teams were decided via a regional qualification process.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| India | Australia | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Namibia | Ireland | England | Canada |
| Netherlands | Oman | Italy | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Nepal | South Africa |
| United States | Zimbabwe | West Indies | United Arab Emirates |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Format
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will follow the group stage, Super 8s and knockout stage format.
- The qualified 20 teams will be divided into 4 groups of five teams.
- The top 2 teams in each group will advance to the Super8 round.
- The qualified teams will be categorised into 2 groups of four teams, where the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
- In the knockout stage, a total of 2 semifinals and a final game will be played to decide the winner of the tournament.
