Nepal’s Squad and Matches for T20I World Cup 2026
Nepal heads into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with an energetic young squad backed by passionate supporters and known for aggressive batting and exciting spin bowling.
Captain: Rohit Paudel
Vice Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
Coach: Stuart Law
Nepal Group Stage Match Schedule – T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal vs England
Date: 8 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 03:00 pm
Nepal vs Italy
Date: 12 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 03:00 pm
Nepal vs West Indies
Date: 15 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 11:00 am
Nepal vs Scotland
Date: 17 February 2026
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 07:00 pm
Squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh (wk), Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam (wk)
1. Rohit Paudel (Captain)
Strengths:
- Technically strong middle-order batter
- Calm leadership and match awareness
- Ability to anchor innings
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate acceleration sometimes slow
- Limited power-hitting in death overs
2. Dipendra Singh Airee
Strengths:
- Explosive batting all-rounder
- Useful medium-pace bowling
- Strong finishing ability
Weaknesses:
- Batting inconsistency
- Bowling impact fluctuates
3. Sandeep Lamichhane
Strengths:
- World-class leg-spinner
- Strong wicket-taking ability
- Excellent variation and control
Weaknesses:
- Limited batting contribution
- Can be targeted by aggressive hitters
4. Kushal Bhurtel
Strengths:
- Aggressive opening batter
- Quick scoring ability
- Good boundary-hitting range
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent performances
- Vulnerable against swing bowling
5. Aasif Sheikh
Strengths:
- Reliable wicketkeeper-batter
- Ability to stabilize innings
- Good technique against spin
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate sometimes slow
- Limited power-hitting ability
6. Sundeep Jora
Strengths:
- Aggressive middle-order batter
- Strong finishing potential
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Batting inconsistency
- Shot selection risks
7. Aarif Sheikh
Strengths:
- Technically sound batter
- Ability to build partnerships
- Good temperament
Weaknesses:
- Strike rate not very high
- Limited bowling impact
8. Basir Ahamad
Strengths:
- Spin-bowling all-rounder
- Useful lower-order batting
- Good fielding ability
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Bowling consistency developing
9. Sompal Kami
Strengths:
- Experienced fast bowler
- Useful lower-order hitting
- Good swing with new ball
Weaknesses:
- Economy rate fluctuations
- Death bowling inconsistency
10. Karan KC
Strengths:
- Powerful seam-bowling all-rounder
- Strong finishing hitter
- Wicket-taking ability
Weaknesses:
- Bowling consistency varies
- Batting can be unpredictable
11. Nandan Yadav
Strengths:
- Promising pace-bowling talent
- Good bounce and aggression
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited international experience
- Needs better control
12. Gulshan Jha
Strengths:
- Young batting all-rounder
- Aggressive stroke play
- Useful medium-pace option
Weaknesses:
- Performance inconsistency
- Limited big-match experience
13. Lalit Rajbanshi
Strengths:
- Accurate left-arm spinner
- Economical bowling
- Good middle-over control
Weaknesses:
- Limited batting contribution
- Not a high wicket-taking spinner
14. Sher Malla
Strengths:
- Emerging batting talent
- Strong domestic performances
- Good fielding presence
Weaknesses:
- Limited international exposure
- Needs consistency
15. Lokesh Bam
Strengths:
- Young wicketkeeper-batter
- Aggressive batting approach
- Energetic fielding
Weaknesses:
- Limited experience
- Batting consistency developing