Nepal Hosts 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- Event Title
- Nepal Hosts 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier
- Details
Overview
Nepal hosted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier from January 12 to February 2, 2026, at the Lower and Upper Cricket Stadiums in Mulpani, Kathmandu.
Key Highlights
- Participating Teams: A total of 10 international teams competed over 21 days for slots in the main World Cup.
- Nepal's Qualification: The Nepali women's national cricket team qualified for this global event by finishing as runners-up in the Asia Qualifier held in Bangkok, Thailand, in May 2025.
- Significance: This event marked a major milestone for women's cricket infrastructure in Nepal, showcasing the country's capability to host premium ICC events.
- Date
- 2026-01-12
- Category
- Sports
- CMAT Significance
- Medium CMAT priority — Nepal's hosting of ICC event and women's cricket development are relevant for sports current affairs.