Five teams will go into battle in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Final knowing they are one step closer to a place at the 2020 ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.
One qualification spot for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier will be on the line when Singapore, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal and Qatar play in Singapore between 22-28 July.
The round-robin format will see all five teams play each other once, with the side that finishes at the summit becoming one of the 14 teams to play in the United Arab Emirates in October and November for the chance to make next year’s ICC T20 Men’s World Cup.
Nepal captain, Paras Khadka, who played for the MCC back in 2015, enjoys playing cricket for the life skills it can presents, he said: “Cricket helps you stay level headed. The ups and downs of life is similar to the highs and lows of a cricket match.
“The best thing about cricket in Nepal is the love and passion for the game among those who play and follow the game of cricket.
“It would be amazing. We have the most hardworking, determined players and the most passionate fans who support the game. It would mean everything to us if we made it through to the next stage.”
Source: ICC
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