Kathmandu, September 14 — Nepal’s national cricket team has returned home after winning the ACC Premier Cup 2026 and securing a place in next year’s Asia Cup.
Nepal defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 44 runs in the final held in Malaysia on Saturday to claim the Premier Cup title for the second time.
The team arrived in Kathmandu on Monday morning and was welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport by Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) Secretary Paras Khadka, Vice-President Roshan Kumar Singh and other CAN officials.
Congratulating the players on their title triumph, Khadka wished the team continued success in upcoming international competitions.
With the Premier Cup victory, Nepal has also secured a place in next year’s Asia Cup, which will be hosted by Bangladesh.
This will be Nepal’s second appearance in the Asia Cup. The national team had made its debut in the tournament in 2023.
The latest achievement has further strengthened Nepal’s position on the international cricket stage and raised expectations ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup.
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