ACC Premier Cup 2026: Nepal vs Saudi Arabia Match Preview and Squad
ACC Premier Cup 2026
6th September 2026, Kathmandu
Catch the live action as Nepal takes on Saudi Arabia today in the ACC Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Led by captain Sandeep Lamichhane, the Nepalese squad aims for their third consecutive win to boost their journey toward the 2027 Asia Cup. Check out the latest match preview, full team squad, and upcoming fixtures.
ACC Premier Cup 2026
Nepal is all set to play against Saudi Arabia in their ongoing campaign at the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia today. The crucial match is scheduled to kick off at 7:15 AM Nepali Time at the cricket ground in Kuala Lumpur.
The winner of this prestigious tournament will secure a direct berth in the 2027 Asia Cup.
Tournament Journey and Team Form
Led by captain Sandeep Lamichhane, the Nepalese cricket team has displayed dominant form in the tournament so far, winning both of their opening matches:
First Match: Defeated Bahrain by 7 wickets.
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Second Match: Defeated Malaysia by 6 wickets.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia has had a mixed run, securing 1 win and 2 losses in their first three matches.
Upcoming Fixtures and Squad
Following today’s encounter, Nepal will play their fourth match against Hong Kong China on September 8.
The 14-member squad sent by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) includes:
Squad: Sandeep Lamichhane (Captain), Aasif Sheikh, Arjun Kumal, Rohit Paudel, Dev Khanal, Dipendra Singh Airee, Basir Ahamad, Ishan Pandey, Gulshan Jha, Sher Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Hemant Dhami, and Sundeep Jora.
For more: ACC Premier Cup 2026
