The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 reaches its third match with an exciting clash between Nepal and Kuwait scheduled for Wednesday, 8th October at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. Indian fans can catch the live action on Fancode at 8:30 PM IST.
Match Details: NEP vs KUW
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 |
| Match | Nepal vs Kuwait, Match 3 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) |
| City | Al Amerat |
| Match Start Time | 8:30 PM IST, 8th October 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Match Preview
Nepal and Kuwait, both part of Group 2 alongside Japan, face a crucial contest in this qualifier tournament which decides the final slots for the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026 qualification. Nepal, ranked 18th in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, holds a significant advantage over Kuwait, who are outside the top 20. Nepal recently secured a notable 2-1 T20I series win against West Indies, demonstrating their growing strength.
Head-to-Head Record: NEP vs KUW
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Nepal | 2 |
| Kuwait | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Weather & Pitch Report
The weather in Al Amerat is expected to be ideal for cricket, with clear skies and an average temperature around 28°C and no rain forecast during the match. The pitch favors batting, with spinners likely to find some assistance as the surface settles.
Probable Playing 11
Nepal (NEP) Playing 11:
1. Kushal Bhurtel, 2. Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3. Rohit Paudel (c), 4. Kushal Malla, 5. Gulsan Jha, 6. Dipendra Singh Airee, 7. Sundeep Jora, 8. Sompal Kami, 9. Karan KC, 10. Sandeep Lamichhane, 11. Lalit Rajbanshi
Kuwait (KUW) Playing 11:
1. Clinto Anto, 2. Meet Bhavsar, 3. Usman Patel (wk), 4. Ravija Sandaruwan, 5. Mohammed Aslam (c), 6. Bilal Tahir, 7. Nimish Lathief, 8. Yasin Patel, 9. Naveenraj Rajendran, 10. Anudeep Chenthamara, 11. Muhammad Aqif Farooq
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Based on current form, team strength, and ICC rankings, Nepal is the clear favorite to win this match. Their batting lineup, led by Rohit Paudel and Kushal Bhurtel, has been in strong form, while Sandeep Lamichhane will be key with the ball.
Kuwait may challenge Nepal with some aggressive batting, but Nepal’s overall balance gives them the edge.
AI Prediction: Nepal to win the 3rd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025.
