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India Today
31-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Nepal to host Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Nepal will host the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier, the ICC confirmed on Wednesday. The tournament will take place in Kathmandu from January 12 to February 2, 2026, across two venues—Lower Mulpani and Upper Mulpani. Over 21 days, 10 teams will compete for four spots in the main tournament, to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, and Scotland have already secured places in the qualifier after participating in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. The United States, Nepal, and Thailand qualified through regional tournaments. The remaining five teams will be determined through qualifiers in Africa, Europe, and East Asia-Pacific next earned their spot by finishing second behind Thailand in the Asia Qualifier held in Thailand. Their crucial win over the UAE, highlighted by an unbeaten 30 from captain Indu Barma and a four-wicket haul by Manisha Upadhyay (4/20), secured their first-ever place in the global qualifier. Hosting the event marks a historic moment for Nepal. Not only will the team compete in the global qualifier for the first time, but they will also have the opportunity to do so on home soil. The format includes two groups of five teams each, followed by a Super Six stage and a final, promising high-stakes action and a major opportunity for Nepal's women cricketers to shine.24 days, 33 matchesThe 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup will be played across seven iconic venues in England, featuring 33 matches over 24 days. The tournament kicks off on June 12 with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham. One of the headline fixtures, India vs Pakistan, will also take place at Edgbaston on June matches and semi-finals will be played at Old Trafford (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), Bristol County Ground (Bristol), and The Oval (London). The semi-finals are scheduled for June 30 and July 2 at The Oval, while the final will be held at Lord's, London, on July 5.- EndsMust Watch
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Thailand, Nepal progress to Global Qualifier for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi [India] May 20 (ANI): Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked in, with victories in the final phase of regional qualifying ensuring that Thailand and Nepal go through, according to the ICC. The teams were featured in a Super Three contest along with the UAE, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to seal their progress on Monday, joining Thailand and securing their path to the next round. After electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, the Nepal side kept a check on the Emirati scoring rate, and despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could reach only 114/7 in the 20-over mark. Manisha Upadhyay starred with 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the willow, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Their five-wicket win was sealed in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma (30) and Rubina Chhetry (23) making important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's side earlier defeated the Emiratis in action on Sunday. With Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over the UAE was a dominant display. The South-East Asian side posted 144/5 in the first innings on the back of Natthakan Chantham's (46* from 20) blazing outing and Nattaya Boochatham's (49 from 48) steady hand. The UAE had lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention to chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5 in their quota of overs. The pair joins Bangladesh and Scotland at the Global Qualifier, who made it to the event via their participation in the last ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and the United States, which claimed victory in the Americas Qualifier, held in Argentina back in March. Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament to be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Nepal, Thailand secure berth in Women's T20WC 2026 Qualifier
New Delhi [India], : Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked, following victories in the final phase of regional qualifying, which confirmed that Thailand and Nepal progressed through. Both teams, along with UAE, featured in a Super Three contest, which would've seen the top two sides in the group make it to the Global Qualifier. Nepal completed the chase of UAE's 114 in the final over to confirm their progress on Monday, joining Thailand, who also secured their berth to the next round. Coming to the fixture, after electing to field against the UAE in Bangkok, Nepal kept a check on the Emiratis' scoring rate. Despite Esha Oza's patient 39, the Middle East side could manage just 114/7 in the 20-over mark. Manisha Upadhyay played a starring role after returning with figures of 4/20 with the ball. Nepal were clinical with the bat, and never lost sight of the target despite setbacks. Nepal sealed their five-wicket triumph in the 20th over, with skipper Indu Barma and Rubina Chhetry chipping in with important contributions. Naruemol Chaiwai's Thailand side defeated the Emiratis earlier on Sunday. With Thailand's match against Nepal the only remaining fixture, neither side can be overtaken on the points tally. Thailand's win over UAE was a dominant display from the South-East Asian side, who hammered 144/5 in the first innings, courtesy of Natthakan Chantham's blazing exploits, and Nattaya Boochatham's steady contribution. The UAE lost Esha Oza early and were never in contention in the chase thereafter, finishing at 90/5. Thailand and Nepal join Bangladesh and Scotland at the Global Qualifier, who made it to the event via their participation at the last ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as well as the United States, who claimed victory in the Americas Qualifier, which was held in Argentina back in March. Two Global Qualifier spots are available through both upcoming Europe and Africa Qualifiers, with one place up for grabs in East Asia-Pacific action. The top four teams at the Global Qualifier will progress to the marquee tournament which will be held in England and Wales, with the hosts joined by Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
