India Set For Landmark In Nepal For Three-match T20I Series: Exclusive

India A will tour Nepal in December for a three-match T20I series, marking another major milestone for cricket in the Himalayan nation. The matches are scheduled for December 9, 11 and 13.

India Today has learned that the three-match series has been completed as part of a continuous effort to strengthen cricketing ties between the two neighboring countries while providing a quality match for budding players on both sides.

The tour comes as Nepali cricket continues to build momentum after an encouraging campaign at the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Although they did not progress deep into the tournament, Nepal earned widespread praise afterwards pushing the two-time champions of England to the brink in their tournament opener at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a challenging target, Nepal took the match to the final before narrowly losing by just four runs, showing the progress they have made against elite opposition.

This performance reinforced Nepal’s growing reputation as one of the strongest affiliated nations in world cricket. Backed by passionate supporters, the team showcased a fearless brand of cricket and showed that they are capable of competing with some of the game’s biggest names on the global stage. From L-R: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, CAN Secretary Paras Khadka, ICC President Jay Shah and CAN President Chatur Bahadur Chand.

The India A series now offers Nepal another valuable benchmark. In recent years, the India A teams have regularly featured some of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket, many of whom made their mark in the Indian Premier League before progressing to the senior national league. They will be facing players of this caliber in three games to provide invaluable experience to Nepalese cricketers and expose them to the intensity and standards required to compete at the highest level.

For India, the tour represents another opportunity to test their budding players in overseas conditions, while for Nepal it represents a chance to continue their upward trajectory through regular competition against stronger opposition. Such exposure is expected to serve Nepal well in the long run as it looks to build on its recent progress and establish itself as a consistent force among the leading associated nations.

The series is also expected to draw packed crowds, with Nepal’s passionate fan base known for creating an electric atmosphere whenever the national team takes to the field. The visit of the Indian A side is likely to generate considerable interest across the country and further strengthen sporting ties between the two neighbours.

With matches scheduled for December 9, 11 and 13, the series promises to be one of the biggest events in Nepal’s cricket calendar and another important step in the continued growth of international cricket in the country.

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Issued by:

Amar Panicker

Published on:

10 Jul 2026 20:45 IST