Nepal ‘A’ eyes first win against Bangladesh High Performance in Top End T20

Darwin, Australia, August 22, 2026 — Nepal ‘A’ will face Bangladesh High Performance today in the Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia, looking to recover from an eight-wicket defeat against Northern Territory Strike in its opening match.

The match at Marrara Oval is scheduled to begin at 2:15 pm Nepal time, according to the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN).

Nepal ‘A’ will be aiming for a stronger all-round performance after its opening-game loss. The team struggled to produce the expected impact against Northern Territory Strike and will now look to improve in both batting and bowling against Bangladesh High Performance.

Northern Territory Strike chased down Nepal’s total with eight wickets in hand in the opening match, leaving the Nepali side without a win from its first outing.

The result, however, has not significantly affected Nepal’s prospects in the league stage. Each team will play six matches, giving Nepal several opportunities to recover, collect victories and build momentum as the tournament progresses.

The fixture also gives Nepal ‘A’ another opportunity to overcome a recent setback against Bangladesh’s development side. Nepal faced Bangladesh ‘A’ in last year’s Top End T20 Series and suffered a 29-run defeat.

Nepal will therefore be looking to produce a more disciplined performance in both departments and avoid another early setback. A victory against Bangladesh High Performance would provide an important boost as the team continues its campaign in Darwin.

With five league matches remaining after today’s fixture, Nepal still has considerable room to turn its campaign around and push for a stronger position in the competition.