Nepal
Captain: Rohit Paudel
About
Cricket Association of Nepal has developed one of Asia's most exciting Associate sides, with cricket growing rapidly from Kathmandu's streets to full international recognition. Nepal earned ODI status in 2018 and have since become regular qualifiers for ICC global events, reaching the 2022 T20 World Cup qualifier and the 2024 T20 World Cup proper. Sandeep Lamichhane — a wrist-spinner who has played in the IPL, BBL, PSL, and CPL — is Nepal's most celebrated talent and one of the finest spin bowlers to emerge from the Associate ranks in a generation. Captain Rohit Paudel became the youngest batsman to score an international half-century, setting a record at just 16 years old. Nepal's home ground at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, set against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills, is one of the most unique international venues in cricket. The team draws passionate support from across South Asia, with the Nepal-India T20I rivalry among the most anticipated in Associate cricket.