​India A will embark on a three-match Twenty20 series in Nepal this December 2026, marking a meaningful expansion of cricketing ties between the two boards. The entire set of fixtures will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, giving the Nepali hosts a home venue to test their mettle against a strong visiting lineup that is expected to feature India’s top IPL performers as well as fringe players from the senior T20I squad. The tour was confirmed by the Cricket Association of Nepal in a statement released on Friday and was finalized on the sidelines of the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, following discussions between CAN President Chatur Bahadur Chand, CAN Secretary Paras Khadka, and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia.
Key takeaways from the tour include:
– India A will visit Nepal for a three-match T20 series in December 2026.
– All three matches will be staged at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
– The announcement and finalization came during the ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh, underscoring the growing collaboration between the BCCI and CAN.
The series schedule is as follows:
– December 9: First T20 at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
– December 11: Second T20 at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
– December 13: Third T20 at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
This encounter will provide Nepal with a valuable platform to benchmark themselves against high-caliber opposition as they pursue qualification for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup via the World Cup League 2 pathway. It also reflects the strengthening bilateral dynamics between India and Nepal, with prior years seeing Nepal’s team benefiting from training opportunities at India’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru ahead of major events like the T20 World Cup Qualifiers. The series also highlights the ongoing collaboration between the BCCI and CAN, signaling a shared aim to elevate cricketing standards and opportunities for players in both nations.
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