Nepal Wins Qualifier by 124 Runs
Nine teams competed in the Asia & EAP Qualifier for three spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Nepal, Oman, and the UAE secured the three seats, with Nepal being the only unbeaten team.
Nepal topped the group comprising Kuwait and Japan and defeated the UAE, Qatar, and Oman in the Super 6. They then defeated Samoa in the final match by 124 runs.
- Nepal posted a total of 211/4, the second highest in the Qualifier.
- Aasif Sheikh and Dipendra Singh Airee scored 69 and 53, respectively.
- Sheikh was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Nepal became the only unbeaten team in the event, winning the tournament.
Author's summary: Nepal wins Qualifier unbeaten.