Nepal vs Hong Kong, China – Final, Asian Games Men’s T20I Qualifier 2026 Nepal vs Hong Kong, China, Final Tournament: Asian Games Men’s T20I Qualifier 2026 Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 Time: 4:15 PM Nepali Time (NST) | 4:30 PM Local Time (Singapore) | 4:00 PM IST Venue: Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore
This final isn’t just about a trophy—it’s a gateway to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The winner joins Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and host nation Japan in the ten-team men’s cricket competition starting September 24. For Nepal, coming off a historic 313/2 against China, this is their chance to cap an overwhelming qualifying campaign. For Hong Kong, it’s a rare opportunity to beat a T20 World Cup side and secure their first Asian Games appearance since the sport’s reintroduction.
The Singapore National Cricket Ground has proven to be a batting-friendly, dry surface throughout this qualifier. Average first-innings scores sit around 158, with teams chasing having won 60% of matches (11 of 18). The pitch offers pace and bounce early on, then slows down for spinners in the middle overs. Pacers take 54.67% of wickets, while spinners claim 45.33%.
Weather on match day looks favorable: broken clouds, temperature around 30–31°C, humidity at 70–81%, and light winds near 2–5 m/s. No rain is expected, so a full 20-over contest is highly likely.
NEP vs HKG Match Details
- Series: Asian Games Men’s T20I Qualifier, 2026
- Team: Nepal vs Hong Kong, Final
- Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Time: 9:30 AM 6:30 AM GMT / 2:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: (Singa Oval Ground), Singapore
NEP vs HKG Live streaming Info
Free live streams for Nepal vs HKG are available on select platforms depending on your location.
In Nepal
Tune into Kantipur TV Max HD via cable or check local apps like NetTV for free access to the live broadcast. This is the official channel partnered with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).
Globally
ICC.tv offers free registration and streaming in many regions, including Nepal and others without primary broadcasters—ideal for international fans seeking no-cost coverage.
India viewers can use FanCode (subscription-based), while avoid unofficial YouTube or social media links to dodge ads and risks. Check your region’s geo-blocks and use a VPN if needed for ICC.tv.
Live Streaming Info:
The NEP vs HKG will be live info on NPLT20League.com.
Live Score Info:
Nepal vs Hong Kong, Asian Games Final Match 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Probable Playing XI
Probable XI (Nepal): Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Lokesh Bam, Sundeep Jora, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Lalit Rajbanshi
Probable XI (Hong Kong, China): Nizakat Khan (c), Anshuman Rath (wk), Babar Hayat, Ayush Shukla, Shahid Wasik, Ehsan Khan, Christopher Carter, Nadeem Ahmed, Tanveer Ahmed, Aizaz Khan, Yasim Murtaza
Head-to-Head Summary
Last Five Meetings:
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Apr 12, 2025: HKO 68/3 vs NEP — No Result (Match 6, Hong Kong Tri-Series)
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Apr 20, 2024: HKO 140/6 beat NEP 139/8 by 4 wickets (3rd/4th Playoff, ACC Premier Cup)
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Apr 15, 2024: NEP 117/2 beat HKO 114 by 8 wickets (ACC Premier Cup)
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Mar 9, 2024: HKO 212/6 beat NEP 139 by 73 runs (Only T20, Hong Kong)
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Oct 21, 2023: NEP 213/6 beat HKO 134/8 by 79 runs (Match 3, Tri-Series)
The rivalry is perfectly balanced at 5–5, but Nepal has dominated recent high-stakes games and holds a strong away record.
Current Form & Momentum
Nepal is flying high. They crushed China by 221 runs (313/2 vs 92), with Kushal Bhurtel smashing a 43-ball 129 (16 sixes), Rohit Paudel scoring 69 off 21, and Kushal Malla adding an unbeaten 85. Nepal then beat Malaysia by 167 runs (275/7), finishing top of Group A with 2 wins from 2 matches and an explosive NRR of +9.7. In the semi-final, they defeated Oman to reach the final.
Hong Kong topped Group B unbeaten, beating Bahrain and Singapore before defeating Oman in a tight fixture to secure qualification. They entered the semi-finals and overcame Malaysia to reach this final. Their form is W-W-W in the last three matches, showing resilience under pressure.
Team Analysis
Nepal – Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
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Explosive top order: Kushal Bhurtel ( fastest century in T20I qualifier history), Rohit Paudel, and Kushal Malla can post 250+ easily
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All-round depth: Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, and Aarif Sheikh provide balance
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World-class spin: Sandeep Lamichhane is a proven wicket-taker in middle overs; Lalit Rajbanshi adds left-arm variety
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Death bowling: Karan KC and Sompal Kami execute well at the death
Weaknesses:
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Can over-rely on top three batters; if early wickets fall, middle order sometimes collapses
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Fielding has been inconsistent at times despite athleticism
Key Players:
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Kushal Bhurtel – 129(43) vs China, aggressive opener
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Rohit Paudel (c) – Composed leader, 69(21) vs China
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Dipendra Singh Airee (vc) – All-round anchor, vice-captain
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Sandeep Lamichhane – Experience across global leagues, wicket-taking leg-spinner
Hong Kong – Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
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Experienced leadership: Nizakat Khan is a tactical captain with big-match experience
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Stable wicket-keeping batsmen: Anshuman Rath and Jamie Atkinson provide stability
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Pace attack: Ehsan Khan and Christopher Carter can swing the new ball
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Team cohesion: Unbeaten in qualifying, strong group chemistry
Weaknesses:
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Batting depth is thinner than Nepal’s; reliant on top four
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Struggled against high-quality spin in past meetings with Nepal
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Lower average scores in T20Is compared to Nepal’s 260.6 runs per match (last 5) vs Hong Kong’s 202.2
Key Players:
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Nizakat Khan (c) – Leader and middle-order batter
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Anshuman Rath (wk) – Reliable wicket-keeper batsman
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Ehsan Khan – Leading wicket-taker, pace bowler
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Babar Hayat – Experienced top-order batter
Nepal enters as clear favorites. They’ve posted the second-highest T20I total ever (313/2), possess superior batting firepower, world-class spin, and all-round depth. Hong Kong is well-organized and unbeaten in qualifying, but their batting average trails Nepal’s significantly.
On a batting-friendly Singapore pitch where chasing teams have an edge, Nepal’s ability to post 250+ gives them a massive advantage. If Kushal Bhurtel and Rohit Paudel fire again, Hong Kong’s chase could become unrealistic early, Nepal to win by 40–60 runs (or 8+ wickets if chasing), securing their spot at the 2026 Asian Games.