Nepal's Team to play six T20's in uttarakhand before World Cup qualifiers
Nepal women’s cricket team will tour India to play six T20 matches against Rajasthan, Bengal, and Uttarakhand from November 13–19, 2025, in Dehradun. Led by Rubina Chhetry, the series prepares Nepal for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
The Nepal women’s cricket team is all set to tour India for a crucial six-match T20 series as part of their preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier. The week-long tour will take place across Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Bengal, offering the side valuable match time and varied conditions ahead of a packed international calendar.
Return to Action After Malaysia Triumph
This tour marks Nepal’s return to action following their impressive 3-2 T20I series win over Malaysia earlier this year. Captain Indu Barma was outstanding with the bat, scoring 117 runs in five innings at an average of 58.50, while right-arm medium pacer Kabita Kunwar led the bowling charts with 9 wickets in four innings, averaging just 4.88.
Before that, Nepal also reached the Super Three stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier, finishing second with three wins in six matches, narrowly missing out on qualification.
During the tour, Nepal will face three domestic Indian sides, Rajasthan, Bengal, and Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), playing two T20 matches against each team. All six games will be played at the Aayush Cricket Academy, Chidderwala, Dehradun.
This series is designed to provide high-quality exposure in competitive Indian conditions, testing Nepal’s adaptability against varied spin and pace attacks.
Fixtures – Nepal Women’s India Tour 2025
| Date | Opponent | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 13 | Rajasthan | 1st T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
| November 14 | Uttarakhand | 2nd T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
| November 15 | Bengal | 3rd T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
| November 17 | Rajasthan | 4th T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
| November 18 | Uttarakhand | 5th T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
| November 19 | Bengal | 6th T20 | Aayush Cricket Academy, Dehradun |
Squad for India Tour
Rubina Chhetry (C), Indu Barma (VC), Kabita Kunwar, Sabnam Mandhan, Mamata Chaudhary, Sita Rana Magar, Kajal Shrestha, Apsari Begam Dhami, Nary Thapa, Kabita Joshi, Saraswati Chaudhary, Kriti Rajopadhyay, Asmina Karmacharya, Sinjhana Bhandari, Laxmi Saud
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Tour Objectives and Preparation Goals
The Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) has emphasized that the tour is not just a friendly series, but a key step in long-term preparation for the 2026 Asia Region Qualifier, which Nepal will host.
| Objective | Description |
|---|---|
| Skill Development | Facing Indian domestic teams known for spin and batting depth will refine Nepal’s adaptability. |
| Conditioning | Matches in Uttarakhand provide high-altitude practice similar to home conditions. |
| Tactical Readiness | The team will test new bowling combinations and middle-order stability. |
A CAN spokesperson said, “This tour is vital for match fitness and tactical clarity. Playing in Indian conditions against strong sides will simulate the kind of pressure we expect in the qualifiers.”
Key Player Stats
| Player | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best Figures | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indu Barma | 46 | 1,041 | 40 | 3/5 | 4.53 |
| Rubina Chhetry | 50+ | 620 | 55 | 4/11 | 4.80 |
| Kabita Kunwar | 30+ | 210 | 42 | 3/12 | 4.60 |
| Sabnam Mandhan | 20+ | 180 | 18 | 2/9 | 5.10 |
Path to the World Cup
Nepal’s women’s team has made significant progress in recent years. Their performance in regional qualifiers and consistent wins over higher-ranked nations have raised expectations.
The Asia Region Qualifier 2026 will be hosted by Nepal, and the top team will move to the Global Qualifier, scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With momentum from the Malaysia series and a busy domestic setup, this Indian tour is expected to serve as a perfect launchpad for Nepal’s World Cup qualification campaign.
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