Nepal vs Qatar: Nepal bat first in T20 World Cup qualifier

Oman: Qatar captain Mirza Mohammed Baig won the toss and opted to field first against Nepal in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier Super Six match on Monday at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. Nepal, who remain unbeaten in the tournament, will look to continue their winning streak with a strong batting display.

Nepal Aim for Fourth Straight Win

Nepal have been in stellar form, winning both group-stage matches before edging past the UAE by a single run in a thrilling Super Six encounter. A victory against Qatar would mark their fourth straight win and strengthen their qualification hopes for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Qatar Seek Turnaround

Qatar, meanwhile, have struggled in the qualifiers, managing only one win — against Malaysia — while suffering defeats to UAE and Oman. The team will be hoping for a comeback performance to stay in contention for a top-three finish in the Super Six stage.

Team Line-ups

Nepal Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (w), Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Qatar Playing XI: Imal Liyanage (w), Zubair Ali, Shariq Munir, Muhammad Asim, Muhammad Tanveer, Mirza Mohammed Baig (c), Shahzaib Jamil, Daniel Archer Louis, Amir Farooq, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Owais Ahmed.

Head-to-Head Record

In T20 Internationals, Nepal and Qatar have faced each other three times. Qatar won their first meeting in July 2019 by four wickets, but Nepal have since dominated the rivalry with back-to-back victories — by 32 runs in April 2024 and by eight wickets in April 2025.

Streaming Information

The NEP vs QAT Super Six match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & EAP Qualifier 2025 is being played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. Fans can follow live updates and scores online as Nepal look to secure another step towards World Cup qualification.