In a strategic move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the Future Tour Programme (FTP) for associate members holding ODI status, providing a comprehensive roadmap for Nepal’s cricketing journey. The FTP encompasses bilateral encounters, Triangular ODI series, engaging T20I duels, and vital participation in ICC Tournaments, including the Cricket World Cup League 2 series.
Nepal’s cricketing calendar is set to be a bustling affair, featuring a notable lineup of 11 ODIs (excluding League Two)and an impressive 41 T20Is , underlining a commitment to a diverse and robust fixture list.
The initial series against Canada, featuring 3 ODIs, has concluded triumphantly for Nepal, securing a clean sweep and setting a positive tone for the cricketing odyssey that lies ahead.
The upcoming series includes hosting the Netherlands and Namibia for riveting League 2 matches, followed by an exhilarating T20I triseries, promising an exciting chapter in Nepal’s cricketing narrative.
The pinnacle of global T20 events awaits Nepal, with participation secured in the 2024 T20 World Cup scheduled for the USA/West Indies in June 2024, adding a prestigious chapter to the nation’s cricketing history.
A significant chapter unfolds as Nepal embarks on an extensive North American tour from September to November 2024. This tour encompasses League 2 encounters against Canada and Oman, a tantalizing T20I triseries, and 2 ODIs as part of a compelling triseries.
In June 2025, Nepal ventures to Scotland, engaging in League 2 fixtures with Scotland and the Netherlands, accompanied by a captivating T20I triseries, further expanding Nepal’s cricketing horizons.
A prestigious event awaits Nepal in September 2025 with the Asia Cup. Following this, Nepal hosts the USA for 3 T20Is at home in October, setting the stage for subsequent travels to the UAE for League 2 battles in November.
In October 2026, Nepal embarks on a tour to Oman, engaging in 2 ODIs, League 2 clashes, and a T20I triseries. The T20 World Cup takes center stage in February 2026.
December 2025 to January 2026 sees an inundation of T20Is for Nepal, featuring series against Oman and Canada, followed by a triseries involving Scotland and the Netherlands, enriching Nepal’s cricketing calendar.
The curtain descends on the League 2 journey in November 2026, with Nepal hosting Scotland and the USA. An additional T20I triseries adds an extra layer of excitement to the culmination of this monumental cricketing odyssey.
Beyond the FTP, Nepal’s cricketing calendar is enriched further with additional engagements, including the ACC Premier Cup, T20 World Cup Qualifier, and confirmed series such as the Quadrangular series in Hong Kong and the ACC T20 Premier Cup in Oman. These fixtures, not part of the FTP, contribute to Nepal’s vibrant cricketing landscape.
Complete Fixture List for Nepal:
February 2024 – Home – Canada – Bilateral – 3 ODIs
February 2024 – Home – Netherlands and Namibia – League 2 – 4 ODIs
February/March 2024 – Home – Netherlands and Namibia – Triseries – 4 T20Is
June 2024 – USA/West Indies – Netherlands, Bangladesh, South Africa, Sri Lanka* – T20I World Cup – 4 T20Is*
September 2024 – Canada – Canada and Oman – League 2 – 4 ODIs
September 2024 – Canada – Canada and Oman – Triseries – 4 T20Is
October 2024 – Canada – Canada and Oman – Triseries – 2 ODIs
October/November 2024 – USA – USA and Scotland – League 2 – 4 ODIs
October/November 2024 – USA – USA and Scotland – Triseries – 4 T20Is
June 2025 – Scotland – Scotland and Netherlands – League 2 – 4 ODIs
June 2025 – Scotland – Scotland and Netherlands – Triseries – 4 T20Is
September 2025 – TBA – TBA – Asia Cup – TBA T20Is
October 2025 – Home – USA – Bilateral – 3 T20Is
October 2025 – UAE – UAE and USA – League 2 – 4 ODIs
November 2025 – Home – Oman – Bilateral – 2 ODIs
November 2025 – Home – Oman and UAE – League 2 – 4 ODIs
December 2025 – Home – Oman – Bilateral – 3 T20Is
January 2026 – Home – Canada – Bilateral – 5 T20Is
January 2026 – Home – Scotland and Netherlands – Triseries – 4 T20Is
February 2026 – India and Sri Lanka – TBA – T20 World Cup – TBA T20Is
August 2026 – Netherlands – Netherlands – Bilateral – 2 ODIs
August 2026- Netherlands – Netherlands and Namibia
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