This match marks the return of international cricket to Kirtipur after a significant period. Nepal is playing against the United Arab Emirates in the first T20I of a two-match series. The match is scheduled for April 20, 2026. This is the first men’s international fixture to be played under floodlights in Kirtipur.
The match starts at 5:00 PM NST (Nepal) / 4:45 PM IST (India) / 3:15 PM GST (UAE). Nepal batted first in the 1st T20I and scored 122 runs in 18.5 overs. The average 1st innings total at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is 149.
UAE won the 1st T20I match by 6 wickets using the DLS method. The top run scorer for UAE in the T20I series is Muhammad Waseem with 33 runs. The top wicket taker for UAE in the T20I series is Muhammad Zuhaib-Zubair with 3 wickets.
For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee scored 32 runs, making him the top run scorer for his team. Sandeep Lamichhane took 3 wickets, leading Nepal’s bowling efforts. The average 2nd innings total at this venue is 127.
