ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Nepal to face England in first match

Kathmandu. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to begin on Sunday. India and Sri Lanka will take on England in the first match of the tournament. This game is not only a tournament for Nepal but also a dream journey.

This is the second time Nepal will start its journey towards England in the T20 World Cup. All matches will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This moment has been waiting for a long time in the eyes of Nepali cricket fans.

Nepal played the World Cup for the first time in Bangladesh in 2014. Then he waited for ten years for an opportunity. But in the 2024 World Cup, Nepal showed its ability on the world stage by playing brilliantly against South Africa and Bangladesh. The match, which came close to winning and losing by a margin of one run, especially against South Africa, was a memorable moment for Nepali cricket fans.

Nepal has been playing the World Cup under the leadership of captain Rohit Kumar Poudel. Not only him, Sompal Kami has also become the first Nepali player to play in the World Cup three times. The hard work and dedication of these players is putting Nepal cricket on the world map.

Nepal is placed in Group C in this World Cup. Nepal is placed in Group B along with two-time winners West Indies, one-time winners England, Scotland and Italy. Scotland got a place in the World Cup after Bangladesh refused to play in India.

For Nepali players, it is not just a game, it is the pride of the country. The sentiments of thousands of Nepalis are attached to every ball, every run, every wicket. Sunday’s match is sure to be a day of celebration not only for Nepal cricket but for all Nepalis.