Nepal in the 2025 Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I Series – All You Need to Know

Nepal in the 2025 Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I Series – All You Need to Know

Tournament Overview

• The 2025 Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I Series is a men's international cricket tournament.
• It features four teams: Nepal, Hong Kong, Qatar, and Kuwait.
• The format is round-robin, where each team plays three matches (against each of the others).
• The top two teams in the points table qualify for the final match.

Participating Teams

• Nepal – A rising cricket team in Asia with strong all-rounders and young talents.
• Hong Kong – The host nation with good experience in T20 cricket.
• Qatar – A fast-developing team with consistent performances.
• Kuwait – Known for aggressive batting and some strong bowling performances.

Venue & Stadium

• All matches are being played at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
• It’s a small but well-maintained international ground, known for high-scoring T20 matches.

Nepal’s Matches (Group Stage)

1. Nepal vs Hong Kong – April 9, 2025
2. Nepal vs Kuwait – April 10, 2025
3. Nepal vs Qatar – April 11, 2025

• All matches started in the afternoon, around 2:00 PM local time.
• Nepal performed well in all three matches, showing dominance with bat and ball.

Points Table Summary

• Nepal won most of their group matches and finished first in the points table.
• Qatar came second with two wins.
• Hong Kong and Kuwait did not qualify for the final.

The Final Match

• Nepal vs Qatar
• Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM local time
• Venue: Mission Road Ground, Hong Kong
• This is the only final – no semi-finals are played in this format.

Weather and Match Conditions

• Weather in Hong Kong has been mostly sunny with no rain delays.
• The pitch has favoured batting with some help for spin bowlers.

Importance of the Match

• This is a big opportunity for Nepal to win an international trophy.
• The match also helps with Nepal’s ICC T20I rankings and team confidence.
• Fans from Nepal and Qatar are expected to support their teams both online and at the ground.

Key Players to Watch

• For Nepal: Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel, and Sompal Kami.
• For Qatar: Muhammad Tanveer, Tamoor Sajjad, and Iqbal Hussain.

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