Nepal to Face Samoa Today in Decisive T20 World Cup Qualifier Final
Nepal T20 World Cup
17th October 2025, Kathmandu
Nepal T20 World Cup Qualifier Title hopes culminate today in Oman.
Nepal T20 World Cup
The national cricket team, already securing a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup next year, plays Samoa in the Super Six stage’s final match.
Captain Rohit Poudel and the squad aim to complete their triumphant run with an unbeaten record and lift the trophy.
The tournament is the East Asia Pacific Qualifier in Oman. Nepal’s qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka is already a massive achievement. The team will make its third appearance overall in the global tournament.
Quest for the Qualifier Trophy
Nepal sits at the top of the Super Six standings with 8 points. This commanding lead follows an impressive 38-run victory over Oman on Wednesday night.
That win significantly strengthened Nepal’s chances for the Qualifier title. The UAE and Oman are tied at 6 points, with the UAE having completed its matches.
Oman plays Japan today in an earlier fixture. Nepal’s match against Samoa acts as the decider for the coveted title. Victory against Samoa guarantees Nepal finishes the tournament undefeated.
It would mark the first time Nepal secures the Super Six title, adding a new chapter to the nation’s cricketing history.
The Current Standings
The Super Six stage points table reflects Nepal’s dominance. The team leads with a perfect 8 points. Oman and the UAE follow with 6 points each.
All three nations—Nepal, Oman, and the UAE—have officially secured their T20 World Cup berths. Japan, Qatar, and Samoa have unfortunately been eliminated from the qualification race.
Today’s match is purely a title contention for Nepal. Samoa remains winless in the Super Six stage, positioned at the bottom. This presents an excellent opportunity for Nepal to clinch the championship.
Captain’s Dream and Timing
Captain Rohit Poudel has already realized his primary dream of World Cup qualification following the crucial win against Oman.
Now, his focus shifts to the next goal: securing the championship trophy. Lifting the title would be a monumental step for the current generation of Nepali cricket.
The Samoa versus Nepal match is scheduled for 4:15 PM Nepal Time at the designated venue in Oman. The earlier match between Japan and Oman begins at 11:45 AM.
The result of the Japan-Oman match could potentially simplify the scenario for Nepal. If Oman loses to Japan, Nepal will clinch the Nepal T20 World Cup Qualifier Title even before their game against Samoa begins, due to the point margin.
However, if Oman defeats Japan, the final title winner might depend on the Net Run Rate (NRR) between Nepal and Oman, should Nepal lose to Samoa.
Nonetheless, a victory for Nepal in their match makes all other results irrelevant, ensuring a championship triumph. Fans eagerly await the final performance of the national side.
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