Nepal Takes on Qatar: A T20I Showdown in Hong Kong!
Cricket fans, get ready! Nepal and Qatar are facing off in the first match of a really exciting Quadrangular T20I Series happening in Hong Kong. It all kicked off on April 9th, 2025, and Nepal, after winning the toss, decided to field first. It was already shaping up to be a nail-biter! I'll give you the lowdown on the match, the whole tournament schedule, where to catch all the action, and more.
The Tournament: A Quick Overview
This series features some seriously competitive teams: Nepal, Qatar, Hong Kong, China, and Kuwait. It promises to be packed with thrilling matches! Nepal’s team is looking strong, with experienced players like Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee ready to lead the charge. We’re all pretty excited to see what they can do. As for Qatar, their squad hasn’t been announced yet, but anticipation is definitely building. The tournament's a six-match affair, leading to a final on April 13th, with a third-place playoff happening the same day. All the matches are at Mong Kok Stadium in Hong Kong.
Where to Watch (and Win Big!)
For live streaming, you'll want to check out
FanCode. They're showing every single match worldwide. Unfortunately, there's no TV coverage in India for this series, which is a bit of a bummer. But hey, at least we have streaming, right? And for all you fantasy cricket fanatics out there,
Cricket.com is your go-to place to build your dream team and compete against other fans. Who knows, maybe you’ll win big!
The Schedule (IST): Get Ready for Some Early Mornings!
The matches are scheduled for some pretty early hours for many of us (IST):
- April 9: Qatar vs Nepal (6:30 AM), Hong Kong vs Kuwait (11:00 AM)
- April 10: Kuwait vs Nepal (6:30 AM), Hong Kong vs Qatar (11:00 AM)
- April 12: Kuwait vs Hong Kong (6:30 AM), Hong Kong vs Nepal (11:00 AM)
- April 13: 3rd Place Playoff (6:30 AM), Final (11:00 AM)
Nepal's Squad: Meet the Team
Here’s a look at the Nepali players who are ready to give it their all:
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Lokesh Bam
- Rohit Paudel
- Basir Ahamad
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Gulshan Jha
- Karan KC
- Kushal Malla
- Aasif Sheikh
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Nandan Yadav
- Rijan Dhakal
- Shahab Alam
- Sompal Kami
Don't Miss the Action!
So, there you have it! The Nepal vs. Qatar match is just the first chapter of what’s going to be an amazing tournament. Don’t miss out on the excitement. Head over to
FanCode for the live stream and get your fantasy team ready on
Cricket.com. Let's see some incredible cricket!
