Nepal’s cricket team is set for an electrifying 2025, featuring high-stakes international battles and top-tier domestic tournaments.
The domestic season will begin with the PM Cup Seniors (March 9-29), giving Nepal’s best cricketers a chance to showcase their skills. This will be followed by the National T20 Championship in April, ensuring players remain in top form for upcoming international challenges. The 10th National Games (May 17-24) will bring together elite talents from different provinces in a battle for supremacy.
August will see the NPL Mini Auction, a key step towards professionalizing Nepal’s cricket structure. Later, the Nepal Premier League (November) will serve as the biggest T20 competition of the year, keeping the domestic scene competitive. The season will conclude with the Mahapalika Cup (December), a prestigious event featuring the nation’s top players.
On the international stage, Nepal will start with the Hong Kong Quadrangular Series (April 13-23), where they will face strong competition from Hong Kong, Qatar, and Namibia. This will be followed by an A Tour to the UK (May 15-30), helping Nepalese players adapt to different playing conditions.
In June, Nepal will compete in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 (CWCL2) alongside Scotland and the Netherlands, a crucial tournament for their ODI ambitions. The team will then prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier (July) in Sri Lanka, a key step towards securing a place in the global tournament.
September will bring an exciting T20I series against a Full Member Nation in the UAE, an opportunity for Nepal to test their skills against a higher-ranked opponent. The team will then head into the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers (October 1-17) and the ICC CWCL2 UAE Tri-Series (October 29 – November 7) as they continue their quest for global recognition.
The action continues in November with a T20I series against Hong Kong, keeping Nepal active on the international stage. The year will end with two home ODIs vs Oman in December, alongside an ICC CWCL2 Tri-Series featuring Nepal, Oman, and UAE, ensuring Nepal finishes 2025 on a strong note.
With major ICC tournaments, elite domestic leagues, and thrilling international matchups, 2025 is set to be Nepal’s most exciting cricketing year yet! Can Nepal take the next step toward global success? Fans are in for an unforgettable season!
Men’s Senior International Schedule
| Tournament/Series | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Quadrangular Series | April 9-13 | Hong Kong (Nepal, Hong Kong, Qatar, Namibia) |
| UK Tour Preparation | May 15-30 | UK |
| Nepal A Team Series | May | TBD |
| ICC CWC League 2 | June 3-12 | Scotland (Scotland, Nepal, Netherlands) |
| Scotland vs. Nepal T20 Bilateral Series | June | Scotland |
| Pocket Camps in India | August | India |
| Australia Tour (T20 WC Qualifier Preparation) | September | Australia |
| ICC CWC League 2 | Oct 25 – Nov 5 | UAE (UAE, USA, Nepal) |
| Hong Kong Series | Nov 1-8 | Hong Kong |
| 3 Home ODIs vs. Oman (ICC CWC League 2) | December | Nepal (Nepal, Oman, UAE) |
| 3 T20 Matches vs. Oman | December | Nepal |
Men’s Domestic Cricket Schedule
| Tournament | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jai Trophy Men’s Elite Cup & Rating Camp | Jan 16-24 | Domestic Tournament |
| PM Cup District | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | District-Level Tournament |
| PM Cup Final | Feb 15 – Mar 2 | Final Phase |
| PM Cup Seniors | Mar 9-29 | Senior-Level Tournament |
| National T20 Championship | April | Domestic T20 |
| 10th National Games | May 17-26 | Multi-sport Event |
| CAN Level 1 Coaching, Umpiring & Curator Courses | June | Across 7 Provinces |
| NPL Mini Auction | August | Franchise League Preparation |
| Nepal A Team Tour (India/Bangladesh) | September | International Tour |
| Provincial Tournament | October | Domestic |
| Nepal Premier League (NPL) | November | Franchise League |
| Mahanagarpalika Cup | December | – |
Women’s International Cricket Schedule
| Tournament/Series | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Week Fitness & Fielding Camp | February | Nepal |
| Nepal Tour of Uganda (T20I & Quadrangular) | March | Uganda |
| ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier | May 17-24 | Thailand (Hong Kong, UAE, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Qatar) |
| Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup | June | Thailand |
| Nepal Women’s Team Sri Lanka Tour (Proposed) | October | Sri Lanka |
| Nepal Women vs. Uganda, Namibia & Netherlands Series | November | Nepal |
Women’s Domestic Cricket Schedule
| Tournament | Date |
|---|---|
| PM Cup | Jan 14-25 |
| 10th National Games | May 17-26 |
| Women’s Elite Cup (50-Over) | September |
Men’s U-19 International & Domestic Schedule
| Tournament | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CAN Youth Cup (U-19) Tri-Series | Jan 26 – Feb 2 | Domestic |
| ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup Asia Qualifier | Apr 12-28 | International |
| Nepal Emerging Teams Asia Cup | June | Thailand |
| Nepal U-19 Tour of Malaysia | July | International |
| Nepal U-19 National Cricket Tournament | September | Domestic |
| ACC Men’s U-19 Premier Cup | October | Asia-Level |
| ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup | December | UAE |
Women’s U-19 Schedule
| Tournament | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ICC U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup | February | International |
| National School Championship | April | Domestic |
| U-19 School Championship | September | Domestic |
