Nepal vs Hong Kong – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier Match Preview
Nepal Women’s Cricket Team will take on the Hong Kong Women’s Team on May 9, 2026, in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Region Qualifier. The match will be played at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Ground in Thailand and will start at 8:15 AM (Nepali Time). Both teams are ready to begin the tournament with a strong performance.
Head-to-Head
According to head-to-head stats, Nepal and Hong Kong have faced each other five times in Women’s T20 Internationals. Both teams have won two matches each, while one match ended in a no result due to rain. This shows that the teams are evenly matched, and another exciting contest is expected.
Pitch Report: Balanced for Bowlers
The pitch at the AIT Ground is considered balanced, offering support to both pace and spin bowlers. In the early overs, medium pacers are likely to get good swing and bounce. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, which could favor the spinners. For batters, this surface can be a bit challenging. The average first innings score is around 142, which suggests that posting a big total might not be easy. With good bounce and turn, batters will need to play carefully.
Nepal’s Match Schedule – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2026
Nepal is placed in Group C of the tournament, along with Hong Kong and Bahrain. Here’s Nepal’s full match schedule:
- • May 9, 2026 vs Hong Kong
- • May 10, 2026 – vs Bahrain
- • May 13, 2026 – vs Hong Kong
- • May 15, 2026 – vs Bahrain
Team Squads – Nepal and Hong Kong
Nepal Women’s Team: Captain: Indu Barma • Players: Puja Mahato, Roma Thapa, Rubi Poddar, Rubina Chhetri, Kabita Kunwar, Bindu Rawal, Sabnam Rai, Kabita Joshi, Ishwori Bista, Samjhana Khadka, Manisha Upadhyay, Rajmati Airee, Riya Sharma
Hong Kong Women’s Team: Captain: Natasha Miles • Players: Mariko Hill, Yasmin Daswani, Shanzeen Shahzad, Dorothea Chan, Maryam Bibi, Ikra Sahar, Alison Siu, Betty Chan, Mahekdeep Kaur, Lemon Chiang, Emma Lai, Kary Chan, Ruchita Venkatesh
Also Read : How Can Nepal Qualify For The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
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