Bangladesh Confirm Historic Nepal Tour for Three T20Is in March 2027

Bangladesh are set to make a historic trip to Nepal next year after the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed a three-match T20I series in March 2027.

The tour will see the two men's teams meet in a bilateral series for the first time. All three matches are scheduled to take place in Kathmandu on March 26, 28 and 30.

Bangladesh Confirm Nepal Tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed the tour on September 16, ending the planning phase that followed an invitation from the Nepal Cricket Association.

The series will give both teams an opportunity to play international cricket in a bilateral setting and strengthen their cricketing relationship.

Three T20Is Scheduled in March

The three-match series will be played over five days, with matches scheduled for March 26, March 28 and March 30, 2027.

The games will be hosted in Kathmandu, with the series forming part of both teams' preparation for the next T20 World Cup cycle.

First Bilateral Series Between the Teams

Although Bangladesh and Nepal have previously met in men's T20I cricket, those encounters came at ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournaments rather than in a bilateral series.

The two teams have faced each other twice in T20Is, in 2014 and 2024, with Bangladesh winning both matches. The upcoming tour will therefore represent a new chapter in their cricketing relationship.

Kathmandu to Host the Matches

Kathmandu will be the centre of the three-match tour. The schedule provides Nepal with the opportunity to host a Full Member nation across a complete bilateral T20I series.

According to the ICC, the first match is scheduled for March 26 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu.

Series Dedicated to Flood Victims

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to dedicate the series to the people who lost their lives in the devastating floods that recently affected Nepal.

The board said the matches can provide an opportunity for Bangladesh and Nepal to come together through cricket and convey a message of friendship and solidarity during a difficult period.

Cricket Used to Strengthen Relations

The series is expected to have significance beyond the cricket field. The Bangladesh Cricket Board described the tour as an opportunity for the two countries to deepen their relationship through sport.

The planned matches will also give Nepal the chance to host a major international cricket team in a bilateral environment.

Nepal Ambassador Meets BCB President

Nepal's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, visited the Bangladesh Cricket Board and met BCB president Tamim Iqbal to discuss the proposed series and wider cricket cooperation.

The discussions followed an earlier meeting between the ambassador and Bangladesh's State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md Aminul Haque, where the idea of the tour was initiated.

Broader Cricket Cooperation Planned

The agreement is not limited to the three T20I matches. The BCB has also expressed its willingness to continue supporting the development of cricket in Nepal.

The areas discussed include exchanges involving men's and women's teams, High Performance programmes, training, coaching and technical assistance.

Support for Nepal Cricket

Bangladesh's cricket board has assured the Nepal Cricket Association of continued cooperation in areas that can benefit players, coaches and other cricket personnel.

Such collaboration could provide Nepal with additional opportunities for high-performance development and technical exchange with an established international cricket system.

Nepal's T20 World Cup Ambition

The series will also provide Nepal with valuable preparation as the country continues its pursuit of qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh have already secured qualification for the 2028 edition, while Nepal will be looking to progress through the Global Qualifier route.

Bangladesh Prepare for the Next T20 Cycle

For Bangladesh, the Nepal tour will add three T20Is to their international calendar during an important period of preparation for the next global tournament.

The matches should provide the team with opportunities to assess combinations, give players international exposure and continue building their T20 squad.

Nepal Gets a Major Home Series

For Nepal, hosting Bangladesh for three consecutive T20Is represents an important occasion. Playing a bilateral series against a Full Member nation can provide valuable experience for the country's players and cricket administration.

Home conditions will also allow Nepal to test their squad against an established international side in front of their own supporters.

Bangladesh Have Previous T20I Experience Against Nepal

The previous meetings between the teams came at the 2014 and 2024 T20 World Cups. Bangladesh won both encounters, but those matches were played as part of global tournaments rather than a dedicated bilateral tour.

The 2027 series will therefore provide a different environment, with three matches specifically arranged between the two national boards.

Three-Match Series Creates More Opportunities

A three-game series gives both teams more than one opportunity to test combinations. Players can adapt after the opening match, while coaching groups can use the remaining games to assess different tactical approaches.

It also provides a longer international window for Nepal to gain experience against a Full Member opponent.

A Partnership Beyond the Series

The BCB's commitment to cooperation suggests that the relationship could extend beyond the March 2027 matches.

Exchange tours, High Performance programmes and technical support could create additional opportunities for players and coaching staff from both countries in the future.

Important Dates Confirmed

The three T20Is are scheduled for March 26, March 28 and March 30, 2027, with Kathmandu hosting the series.

The short gap between the matches will give both sides a compact international schedule while allowing the series to be completed within five days.

A New Chapter for Bangladesh and Nepal

The Bangladesh tour represents an important step in the cricketing relationship between the two countries. Nepal will host its first bilateral men's series against Bangladesh, while the visitors will gain another opportunity to develop their T20 squad.

With the series also dedicated to victims of Nepal's recent floods and accompanied by plans for wider cricket cooperation, the March 2027 tour is set to carry significance both on and off the field.