The excitement is building as Nepal takes on Kuwait in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025. This clash is not just another cricket game – it’s about pride, passion, and the dream of securing a place in the biggest T20 tournament in the world. Both sides have announced their squads, and fans are eagerly waiting to see their stars in action.
Let’s take a look at the full details of the series.
Full Schedule (Nepal vs Kuwait)
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal vs Kuwait | 8 October 2025 | 20:45 | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket, Oman |
Updated Squads
Here’s a quick comparison of both teams’ squads for the qualifiers:
Nepal Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel (C) | Right-handed Batsman |
| Dipendra Singh Airee (VC) | All-rounder |
| Aasif Sheikh (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Leg-spin Bowler |
| Kushal Bhurtel | Opening Batsman |
| Lokesh Bam | Batsman |
| Kushal Malla | All-rounder |
| Md Adil Alam | Bowler |
| Aarif Sheikh | Batsman |
| Sundeep Jora | Batsman |
| Karan KC | Fast Bowler |
| Nandan Yadav | Bowler |
| Gulshan Jha | All-rounder |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Left-arm Spinner |
| Sompal Kami | Fast Bowler |
Kuwait Squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ali Zaheer | Left-handed Batsman |
| Bilal Tahir | Left-handed Batsman |
| Cinito Anto | Right-handed Batsman |
| Mohammad Amir | Right-handed Batsman |
| Muhammad Uzair Abdullah | Right-handed Batsman |
| Ravija Sandaruwan | Right-handed Batsman |
| Mohammed Aslam (C) | Right-handed Batsman/Off-spin Bowler |
| Nishantha Loku | Right-handed Batsman/Off-spin Bowler |
| Shiraz Khan | Right-handed Batsman/Spin Bowler |
| Yasin Patel | Left-handed Batsman/Off-spin Bowler |
| Meet Bhavsar (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Usman Othman Ibrahim | Right-handed Batsman |
| Amadey Chandranna | Medium-fast Bowler |
| Mohammad Shafeeq | Right-arm Bowler |
| Mohammad Aqif Farooq | Bowler |
Venue
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier matches, including Nepal vs Kuwait, are scheduled to be played in Malaysia. The grounds are known for providing balanced conditions, which means both batters and bowlers will have a fair contest.
How to Watch Live
Fans around the world can tune in through:
- ICC.tv (official streaming) – available worldwide
- FanCode – for viewers in India and Nepal
- 👉 Watch Live Match 1
- 👉 Watch Live Match 2
Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary will also be available on ESPNCricinfo, Cricbuzz, and Times of India Match Center.
Conclusion
The Nepal vs Kuwait clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest. Nepal, with its mix of experienced and rising young stars, will look to dominate. Kuwait, on the other hand, is ready to surprise its balanced squad and fearless approach.
This isn’t just about winning a match – it’s about taking one step closer to the dream of playing in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.