Cricket in Nepal is the country's one of the most popular and widely followed sport which has gained popularity over the years. It rapidly grew popularity in the mid 2010s, following the slight successes of the Nepalese cricket team as well as the country's explosive rise in social media and television viewing influence from neighboring country India. It is played by many people throughout the country, especially in the Terai region.

Cricket in Nepal
CountryNepal
Governing bodyCricket Association of Nepal (CAN)
National team(s)Men
Women
Nepal A
U-19 Men
U-19 women
First played1920
Registered players50000
Clubs4500
National competitions
List
Club competitions
International competitions

The biggest cricketing achievement of the national cricket team was when the team reached the qualification tournament of 2014 ICC World T20 held in Bangladesh. Nepal's playing season runs from September to November and starts again in March before finishing in May. As of October 2023, there were 3400 senior cricket clubs and over 35000 registered players in Nepal.[1]

History

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Beginnings

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In 1920s Cricket was introduced to Nepal for the first time by Lt.-Gen.Madan Shumsher JBR youngest son of Rana Prime Minister Maharaja Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana. But at the time, cricket was considered a "gentleman's game" so was limited to the ruling Rana family members and some elites of Nepal. Though the game was kept within themselves and other members of the elite, the Cricket Association of Nepal was formed in 1946 to promote cricket amongst the aristocracy.[2]

After the introduction of democracy through the Revolution of 1951, cricket began to spread to the rest of the population. In 1961, in an effort to promote cricket to the whole of Nepal, the Cricket Association of Nepal became part of the National Sports Council. Nevertheless, the National games tended to be limited to Kathmandu until the 1980s.[2]

ICC and ACC Membership

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Improvements to the communication and transport infrastructure in Nepal allowed the game to expand outside Kathmandu in the 1980s,[2] and Nepal became an Affiliate Member of the ICC in 1988.[3] A major development programme began in the early 1990s, with regional and district tournaments established and cricket being promoted in the schools.[2] Nepal became an Associate Member of the ACC in 1990 and became a full member in 1994.

Interest in cricket increased quickly in the 1990s, and demand to play was such that the number of teams in tournaments had to be restricted until more facilities could be built.

1996-Present

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Nepal became an Associate Member of the ICC in 1996,[3] which was the year the national side played for the first time, in the ACC Trophy in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal finished fourth out of six teams in their first round group in this competition, beating Brunei and Japan.[4] The achievement of this era was the historic win against Bangladesh in the 1999 ACC Trophy.

Nepal secured a 2002 Asia cup place but due to India Pakistan tension Asia cup didn't happen. During the 2004-2008 era Nepal U19 is at the peak. They beat New Zealand in the U19 World Cup. One of the significant turning points came in 2008 when they secured the ICC World Cricket League Division Five title.

Nepal played their first T20I World Cup in Bangladesh 2014 where they defeated Hong Kong and Afghanistan. Since then, Nepali cricket's fan following has been increasing day by day.

At 2016 U19 World Cup Nepal performed outstanding and reached quarter final. In 2018 Nepal secured a ODI status for the next 5 years after the win against PNG in ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier at Zimbabwe.

Administration

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Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is the official governing body of cricket in Nepal. Its headquarters is situated in Mulpani, Kathmandu. It is Nepal's representative at the International Cricket Council and remains an associate member since 1996 AD (2053 BS). It is also a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

The board was dissolved by the government of Nepal in November 2014 on the grounds of incompetence and a three-member ad hoc committee was established with a new president designated by the government itself.[5]

In April 2016, CAN was suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC), on the grounds of government interference in its operations. However the suspension did not prevent Nepal's national teams from participating in ICC tournaments.[6][7]

The ICC welcomed the elections of the board held in September 2019[8] and formally reinstated the board on a conditional basis on 14 October.[9] On 13 October 2019, the ICC lifted its suspension on the Cricket Association of Nepal.[10]

National team

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National teams of Nepal

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Nepal (Men's) Nepal (Women's) Nepal A (Men's) Nepal A (Women's)
   
Nepal U-19 (men's) Nepal U-19 (women's)

The Nepal national cricket team is governed by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and is a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Since 1996 AD (2053 BS), the CAN has been affiliated with ICC, the international governing body for world cricket as a associate member. In 1990 AD (2047 BS), the CAN became one of the members of the ACC. There are other Nepali national teams, such as the Nepal A team and under-19 team.

Performance

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The following list includes the performance of all of India's national teams at major competitions.

Men's senior team

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Tournament Appearance in finals Last
appearance
Best
performance
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 0 out of 9 2024 Group Stage (2014, 2024)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 1 out of 1 2023 Runners-up (2023)
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 0 out of 12 2023 Playoffs (2014, 2018, 2023)
ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 0 out of 1 2019-2023 3rd (2019-2023)
Asia Cup 0 out of 16 2023 Group Stage (2023)
ACC Men's Premier Cup 1 out of 2 2023 Champions (2023)
Asian Games 0 out of 3 2022 Quarter-finals (2010, 2014, 2022)
South Asian Games Cricket 0 out of 2 2019 Bronze Medal (2019)
ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 0 out of 5 2023 Group Stage(2013, 2017, 2019, 2023)

Women's senior team

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Tournament Appearance in finals Last
appearance
Best
performance
Women's Asia Cup 0 out of 9 2024 Group Stage (2012, 2016, 2024)
ACC Women's Premier Cup 0 out of 1 2024 Semi-finals (2024)
Asian Games Cricket 0 out of 3 2014 Quarter-finals (2014)
South Asian Games Cricket 0 out of 2 2019 Bronze Medal (2019)
ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 0 out of 1 2023 Group Stage (2023)

Men's A team

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Nepal A [11] matches List A matches T20 matches OTHERS matches
Date Opponent W L D W L NR/T W L NR/T
18-22 February 2024 vs   Canada XI - - - - - - 1 2 0
29 March-07 April 2024 vs   Ireland Wolves - 3 - 1 2 0 - - -

Men's U-19 team

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Tournament Appearance in finals Last
appearance
Best
performance
Under-19 Cricket World Cup 0 out of 15 2024 Super Six (2024)
Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier 9 out of 15 2024 Champions (2015, 2024)
ACC Under-19 Asia Cup - 2023 Semi-finals (2017)
ACC Men's Under-19 Premier Cup 1 out of 3 2023 Champions (2023)

Wonen's U-19 team

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Tournament Appearance in finals Last
appearance
Best
performance
Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup
ACC Women's Under-19 Premier Cup
Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier 1 out of 2 2025 Champions (2025)
Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup

Affiliated Province Cricket Associations

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There are currently 7 provincial cricket associations and 45 district cricket associations affiliated with CAN.[12]

Team Logo Province Governing Body Years Men's Women's
Senior U-19 U-16 Senior U-19 U-16
Koshi Province Koshi Province Koshi Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Madhesh Province Madhesh Province Madhesh Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Bagmati Province Bagmati Province Bagmati Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Gandaki Province Gandaki Province Gandaki Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Lumbini Province Lumbini Province Lumbini Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Karnali Province Karnali Province Karnali Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N
Sudurpaschim Province Sudurpashchim Province Sudurpashchim Province Cricket Association 2018–  Y  Y  Y  Y  Y  N

Organisation of cricket in modern Nepal

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International cricket

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Men's National Team

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The Nepal National Cricket Team represents Nepal in international cricket matches.

Nepal have been participating in international cricket since 1996 when they competed in the 1996 ACC Trophy. They have competed in numerous tournaments over the years including the ICC Trophy (later the ICC World Cup Qualifier), the ICC Intercontinental Cup. The team gained T20 International status for the first time in 2013 after qualifying for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 which was their first and only appearance at a major ICC event. The team also gained One Day International status in 2018 after finishing 8th in the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[13]

  • T20 International- Nepal faced Hong Kong in their first Twenty20 international game on 16 March 2014 at the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 which was their first and only appearance at a major ICC event.[18] Nepal won two of their three matches in the tournament with wins against Hong Kong and Afghanistan and a loss against Bangladesh (their first international match against a full member) as they failed to make it past the first round on net run rate.[19][20][21] Nepal holds permanent T20I since 1 January 2019 after a decision by the International Cricket Council to T20I status to all member nations.[22]

Women's National Team

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The Nepal national women's cricket team represents Nepal in international women's cricket matches. They made their international debut in the ACC Women's Tournament in Malaysia in July 2007. The women's team has competed in two Women's Asia Cup and regularly competes in Asian Cricket Council events. The women's team hold T20I status since 1 July 2018 after a decision by the International Cricket Council to give T20I status to all member nations.[22]

Domestic Cricket

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Men's Domestic Cricket

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First Class competition
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Limited overs competitions
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Twenty20 competitions
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  • National T20 Championship
Youth competitions
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  • Men's Under-19 National Cricket Tournament
  • Men's Under-16 National Cricket Tournament
  • Manmohan Memorial U16 National Cricket Tournament
  • SAAF School Cricket Series

Women's Domestic Cricket

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Twenty20 competitions
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Youth competitions
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  • Girl's U19 National (Maiyadevi Cup)
  • Girl's U16 National/WC Talent Hunt

Stadiums

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There are 65 grounds in Nepal with 17 turf wickets,[1] but international matches can be played only at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and Upper Mulpani Cricket Ground on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The Pokhara International Cricket Stadium is the only other ground to host international cricket having hosted the women's tournament at the 2019 South Asian Games.

Active Stadiums

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Ground Photo City District Province Capacity ODl[23] T20I[24] Notes
Matches First match Matches First match
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground   Kirtipur Kathmandu Bagmati 15,000 25 5 February 2020 27 5 December 2019 [25]
Mulpani International Cricket Ground   Kageshwari-Manohara Kathmandu Bagmati 4,000 1 29 April 2023 13 23 October, 2023 [26]
Pokhara International Cricket Stadium Pokhara Kaski Gandaki 5,000+ 4 2 December 2019 0 Not Yet Proposed expansion

International competitions hosted

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Competition Edition Winner Final Runners-up Nepal's position Venues Final venue Stadium
Men's senior competitions
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 (Regional Final)   Oman
184/9 (20 overs) – 184/6 (20 overs)
Super Over: 21/0- 10/1
    Nepal Runners-up 2 (in 1 City) Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground  
ACC Premier Cup 2023     Nepal
118/3 (30.3 overs) – 117 (33.1 overs)
  United Arab Emirates Champions 2 (in 1 City) Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground  
Cricket at the South Asian Games 2019   Bangladesh
98/5 (16.1 overs) - 94/9 (20 overs)
  Sri Lanka Bronze 2 (in 1 city) Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground  
Women's senior competitions
Cricket at the South Asian Games 2019   Bangladesh
91/8 (20 overs) - 89/9 (20 overs)
  Sri Lanka Bronze 2 (in 1 city) Pokhara International Cricket Stadium

Performance By Nepal national team in International competitions

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Men's team

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Key
Champions
Runners-up
3rd position
ICC Cricket World Cup record Qualification record
Host & Year Round Position Pld W L T NR Pld W L T NR
  1975 Not eligible Not eligible
  1979
    1983
    1987
    1992
      1996
          1999
      2003 Did not qualify 5 4 1 0 0
  2007 Not eligible Not eligible
      2011
    2015 Did not qualify 16 9 7 0 0
    2019 35 17 17 0 1
  2023 36 19 15 1 1
      2027 TBD
   2031
Host & Year Round Position GP W L T NR
  2007 Not eligible
  2009
  2010
  2012 Did not qualify
  2014 Group Stage 12/16 3 2 1 0 0
  2016 Did not qualify
    2021
  2022
    2024 Group Stage 17/20 4 0 3 0 1
    2026 TBD
    2028
      2030
Total Group Stage (2014, 2024) 2/9 7 2 4 0 1
Host & Year Round Position P W L T NR Notes
  1979 Not eligible – Not an ICC member
  1982
  1986
  1990 Not eligible – ICC affiliate member
  1994
  1997 Did not participate
  2001 Group stage Round 1 5 4 1 0 0
  2005 Did not qualify
  2009 Not eligible – In Division Five
  2014 Playoffs 9th 6 1 5 0 0 Relegated to 2014 Division 3
  2018 Playoffs 8th 6 2 4 0 0 Gained ODI status until 2023
  2023 Playoffs 8th 6 2 4 0 0 Had retained ODI status until 2027
Total 23 9 14 0 0
Host & Year Round Position P W L T NR Notes
  2008 Did not participate
  2010
  2012 7th-10th Playoff Stage 7th 9 5 4 0 0
  2013 Semi Final 3rd 10 6 4 0 0 Qualified for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20
   2015 Group Stage 12th 6 1 4 0 1
  2019 Did not qualify
  2022 Semi Final 3rd 5 4 1 0 0
  2023 Runners-up 2nd 5 3 1 1 0 Qualified for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Total 35 18 14 1 1
Host & Year Round Position Pld W L T NR
  1984 Not Eligible
  1986
  1988
  1990–91
  1995
  1997 did not qualify
  2000 did not participate
  2004 did not qualify
  2008
  2010 did not participate
  2012
  2014 did not qualify
  2016 did not participate
  2018 did not qualify
  2022
   2023 Group Stage 5th/6th 2 0 2 0 0

Asia Cup Qualifier

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Host & Year Tournament Position P W L T N/R Notes
 2014 ACC Premier League 3rd 5 3 2 0 0 Qualified for 2014 ACC Championship, but the tournament was cancelled.
 2016 Asia Cup Qualifier did not participate Had no T20I status
 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier 4th 5 2 3 0 0 Qualified for the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup
 2020 Asia Cup Qualifier did not qualify Setback in eastern regional qualifier
 2023 ACC Premier Cup Champions 6 5 0 0 1 Qualified for the 2023 Asia Cup and 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup
 2024 ACC Premier Cup 4th 6 4 2 0 0

Asian Games

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Year Position GP W L T N/R Notes
 2010 Quarter-finals 3 1 2 - - Knocked out by Sri-Lanka in the Quarter-Final
 2014 Quarter-finals 3 2 1 - - Knocked out by Afghanistan in the Quarter-Final
 2022 Quarter-finals 3 2 1 - - Knocked out by India in the Quarter-Final

World Cricket League / Cricket World Cup League 2

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Year Position GP W L T N/R Notes
2008 ICC World Cricket League Division Five 3rd place 7 5 1 0 1 Remained in 2010 Division Five
2010 ICC World Cricket League Division Five Champions 6 5 1 0 0 Promoted to Division Four for 2010
2010 ICC World Cricket League Division Four 3rd place 6 4 2 0 0 Remained in Division Four for 2012
2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Four Champions 6 6 0 0 0 Promoted to Division Three for 2013
2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Three Champions 6 4 2 0 0 Promoted to the 2014 World Cup Qualifier
2014 ICC World Cricket League Division Three Champions 6 5 1 0 0 Promoted to Division Two for 2015
2015 Division Two 4th place 6 3 3 0 0 Qualified for the 2015-17 ICC World Cricket League Championship
2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship 7th place 14 4 9 0 1 Relegated to Division Two
2018 ICC World Cricket League Division Two Runners-Up 6 4 2 0 0 Advanced to the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier
2019-2023 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 3rd 36 19 15 1 1 Advanced to the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier and retained ODI status until 2027
2023-2027 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 On Going

South Asian Games

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Host & Year Position GP W L T N/R
 2019 Bronze 5 3 2 0 0
ACC Emerging Team Asia Cup (List A Tournaments)
Host & Year Tournament Position GP W L T NR
  2013 2013 ACC Emerging Teams Cup Group Stage 3 0 3 0 0
  2017 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Group Stage 3 1 2 0 0
   2018 2018 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Did not Qualify
  2019 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Group Stage 3 1 2 0 0
  2023 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup Group Stage 3 1 2 0 0
ICC Intercontinental Cup (First Class Tournament)
Year Tournament Position GP W L D points
2004 2004 ICC Intercontinental Cup Group Stage- Asia Group 2 1 0 1 42
2005 2005 ICC Intercontinental Cup Group Stage- Asia Group 2 1 0 1 40.5
2006-07 2006–07 ICC Intercontinental Cup Did not qualify
2007-08 2007–08 ICC Intercontinental Cup Did not qualify
2009-10 2009–10 ICC Intercontinental Cup Did not qualify
2011-13 2011–2013 ICC Intercontinental Cup Did not qualify
2015-17 2015–2017 ICC Intercontinental Cup Did not qualify
ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament record
Year Tournament Position
2006 ACC Fast Track Countries Tournament Winners
ACC Trophy record (50 Over Tournament)
Year Tournament Position
1996 1996 ACC Trophy First round
1998 1998 ACC Trophy First round
2000 2000 ACC Trophy Semi-finals
2002 2002 ACC Trophy Runners-up
2004 2004 ACC Trophy 5th place
2006 2006 ACC Trophy 4th place
2008 2008 ACC Trophy Elite 4th place
2010 2010 ACC Trophy Elite Runners-up
2012 2012 ACC Trophy Elite Winners (Shared trophy with United Arab Emirates national cricket team

Women's team

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Women's World Cup

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World Cup record
Year Round Position GP W L T NR
  1973 Not an ICC member
  1978
  1982
  1988
  1993
  1997 No women's ODI status
  2000
  2005
  2009
  2013
  2017
  2022
  2025
Total 0/13 0 Titles 0 0 0 0 0

Women's World T20

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Twenty20 World Cup Record
Year Round Position GP W L T NR
  2009 Did not qualify
  2010
  2012
  2014
  2016
  2018
  2020
  2023
  2024
  2026 TBD
Total 0/10 0 Titles 0 0 0 0 0

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

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ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier
Year Round Position GP W L T NR
  2013 Did not qualify
  2015
  2018
  2019
  2022
  2024
Total 0/6 0 Titles 0 0 0 0 0

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier

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Year Round Position GP W L T NR
2004   did not enter (ODI format)
2005-06  
2006  
2008  
2012   Group stage 7/8 3 0 3 0 0
2016   Group stage 6/8 5 0 5 0 0
2018   did not qualify (T20I format)
2022  
2024   Qualified
Total 3/9 0 Titles 8 0 8 0 0

ACC Women's Tournament

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Year Round Position Played Won Lost Tie NR
ACC Women's Tournament
2007   Runners-Up 2/8 5 4 1 0 0
ACC Women's Twenty20 Championship
2009   Semi-finals 3/12 7 5 2 0 0
2011   Semi-finals 4/10 6 4 2 0 0
ACC Women's Championship
2013   Semi-finals 3/11 6 5 1 0 0
ACC Women's Premier
2014   Group Stage 4/6 5 2 3 0 0
Total Runners-Up 5/5 29 20 9 0 0

ACC Women's Premier Cup

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ACC Women's Premier Cup Record
Year Round Position GP W L T NR
2024   Semi-finals 3/16 5 4 1 0 0
Total 1/1 0 Titles 5 4 1 0 0
Year Round Position Played Won Lost Tie NR
2010   First Round 5/8 3 1 2 0 0
2014   Quarter-finals 5/10 3 1 2 0 0
Total Quarter-finals 2/2 6 2 4 0 0

South Asian Games

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Year Round Position Played Won Lost Tie NR
2019   Third Place 3/4 4 2 2 0 0

Cricket Broadcast in Nepal

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Domestic competitions

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Domestic franchise cricket

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
Nepal Premier League 2024[28][29] Disney Star Star Sports DishHome Action Sports HD
DishHome Go

Domestic Provincial cricket

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
First Class Cricket Men's Elite Trophy 2024 None CAN Youtube Channel
List A Cricket PM Cup
Manmohan Memorial National One-Day Cup
T20 Cricket Prime Minister Cup Women's National Tournament

Domestic Provincial franchise cricket

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
Pokhara Premier League
Dhangadhi Premier League
Koshi Premier League
Saptari Premier League

International competitions

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International Cricket (Home)

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
International Cricket In Nepal 2024 Kantipur Television Network Kantipur Television Kantipur Television Network Kantipur TV HD

International Cricket (Away)

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
International Cricket Council 2024–2027[30][31][32] JioStar Star Sports

DD Sports (FTA) (All TEST, ODI and T20I matches of India including Semi-Finals and Final)

None
International Cricket in Australia 2023-2030[33]
International Cricket In India 2023–2028[34] Sports18

DD Sports (FTA) (All TEST, ODI and T20I matches of India including Semi-Finals and Final)

International Cricket in South Africa 2024–2031[35]
Asian Cricket Council 2024-2031[36] Culver Max Entertainment Sony Sports Network

DD Sports (FTA)
(Only Test , ODIs and T20Is against India)

None
International Cricket in England 2022–2028[37]
International Cricket in Sri Lanka 2023–2027[38]
International Cricket in New Zealand 2024-2031[39]
International Cricket in West Indies 2021-2024[40]
International Cricket in Zimbabwe 2024[41]
International Cricket in Pakistan 2024[42] Dream11 DD Sports (FTA) (Only Test, ODIs and T20Is against India) None
International Cricket in Bangladesh
International Cricket in Afghanistan 2024-2027[43] WBD India Eurosport India None

International franchise cricket

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List of current broadcasters:

Event Period Television Rights Streaming Rights
Conglomerate Network Conglomerate Platform
Indian Premier League 2023–2027[44] Jio Star Star Sports None
Big Bash League 2023–2030[33]
Women's Big Bash League 2023–2030[33]
Lanka Premier League 2024[45][46]
Global T20 Canada 2024[47]
Caribbean Premier League 2024[48]
Women's Caribbean Premier League 2024[49]
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024[50]
Zim Afro T10
US Masters T10
Lanka T10
Women's Premier League 2023–2027[51] Jio Star Sports18 None
SA20 2023–2033[52]
Major League Cricket 2024[53] Culver Max Entertainment Sony Sports Network None
The Hundred 2021–present
The Women's Hundred
Afghanistan Premier League 2024-2027[43] WBD India Eurosport India None
International League T20 2023–2032[54] Zee Entertainment Enterprises Zee Network None

See also

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