Nepal host the World Cup Qualifier Playoff in December and open against Italy
Eight teams, one round robin, 4 to 21 December. The top four go through to the Global Qualifier for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Nepal will host the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff from 4 to 21 December, OnlineKhabar reports. Nepal's first game is against Italy at the TU ground in Kirtipur.
Who's in it
Eight teams. Nepal, Namibia, Canada and the UAE finished in the bottom four of League 2. Italy, Kuwait, Uganda and Jersey came through the ICC Challenge League.
Each team plays every other team once. The top four go through to the Global Qualifier for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The top four of League 2, the United States, Scotland, the Netherlands and Oman, are already there.
Nepal's games
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Fri 4 December | Italy |
| Sun 6 December | Uganda |
| Thu 10 December | UAE |
| Sat 12 December | Jersey |
| Mon 14 December | Canada |
| Fri 18 December | Namibia |
| Mon 21 December | Kuwait |
The report doesn't name the venues for the other games.
Sources
- World Cup Qualifier Playoff schedule announced, Nepal's first match against Italy, OnlineKhabar English, 6 November 2026
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