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

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.

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.”

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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.

The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) is all set to host the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series 2025, starting on Saturday, March 8. The final will be played on Sunday, March 18. Four teams will take part in the tournament – Uganda Women, Hong Kong Women, Namibia Women, and Nepal Women. Indu Barma will captain the Nepal team, while Sune Wittmann will lead Namibia.

Each team will play six matches in the league stage, as they will face every other team twice. The top two teams will reach the final, while the other two will play in the third-place match. Both the final and the third-place match will be held on the same day.

Uganda Women have good experience in this format, having played 89 T20Is, they’ve won 55 and lost 34. Nepal Women are the most experienced team in the tournament and will be seen as strong favorites. Namibia Women have played 85 T20Is, winning 52, losing 32, and one match ending with no result. Hong Kong Women have played 80 matches, with 45 wins, 33 losses, and two ties.

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Women's T20I Quadrangular Series 2025: Full Schedule 

Women's T20I Quadrangular Series 2025: Full Squads

Nepal Women: Indu Barma (c), Samjhana Khadka, Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Mamta Chaudhary, Puja Mahato, Rajmati Aairee, Kabita Joshi, Rubina Chettri, Alisha Kumari Yadav (wk), Roma Thapa, Rachana Choudhary, Sana Praveen, Iswari Bista.

Namibia Women: Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann (c), Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases (wk), Sylvia Shihepo (wk), Yasmeen Khan (wk), Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Saima Tuhadeleni.

Hong Kong Women: Natasha Miles (Captain), Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Emma Lai, Iqra Sahar, Joyleen Kaur, Karen Poon, Kary Chan, Mahekdeep Kaur, Mariko Hill, Maryam Bibi, Shanzeen Shazad, Vanessa So and Yasmin Daswani.

Uganda Women: Janet Mbabazi (Captain), Consy Aweko, Immaculate Nakisuyi, Kevin Awino, Rita Musamali, Stephanie Nampiina, Sarah Walaza, Sarah Akiteng, Phiona Kulume, Proscovia Alako, Malisa Ariokot, Irene Mutoni, Patricia Malemikia and Esther Iloku.