Trilateral T20I series involving Hong Kong, UAE from Oct 18

KATHMANDU: Nepal is hosting a trilateral T20 International series involving Hong Kong and UAE next week to prepare for the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Regional Qualifier.

According to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), Nepal will play against UAE on October 18 and October 23 and against Hong Kong on Oct 19 and October 21. Similarly, UAE and Hong Kong will face each other on October 22 and October 25. The best two teams will enter into the final to be played at TU International Cricket Ground on October 27.

All the league-round matches will be played at Mulpani International Cricket Ground.

Nepal is hosting the 2023 Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Regional Final from October 30 to November 5. The regional final will feature eight teams – Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

The two finalists of the 2023 Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Regional Final will qualify for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be hosted jointly by the US and West Indies on June 4-30, 2024.