Nepal vs UAE: T20I Series Update

By Rohan Mehta / 21.04.2026

This match marks the return of international cricket to Kirtipur after a significant period. Nepal faced the United Arab Emirates in the first T20I of a two-match series.

The match occurred on April 20, 2026, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. It was notable as the first men’s international fixture played under floodlights in this venue.

Nepal batted first and scored 122 runs in 18.5 overs. The average first innings total at this ground is 149, indicating Nepal struggled to reach expectations.

UAE won the match by six wickets using the DLS method. Muhammad Waseem led the scoring for UAE with 33 runs, while his teammate Muhammad Zuhaib-Zubair took three wickets.

For Nepal, Dipendra Singh Airee was the top run scorer with 32 runs. Sandeep Lamichhane also contributed significantly with three wickets.

The match started at 5:00 PM NST in Nepal, which is 4:45 PM IST in India and 3:15 PM GST in UAE. Fans were eager to see how both teams would perform under lights.

Observers noted that this series could impact the development of cricket in Nepal. The performance of players like Airee and Lamichhane will be crucial moving forward.

Yet, details remain unconfirmed about future matches or adjustments in team strategies following this initial game.