Bangladesh to Tour Nepal for Flood Relief T20I Series in 2027
Cricket will carry a heavier meaning in Kathmandu in March 2027.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday that the men’s national team will tour Nepal for a three-match T20I series, with the entire tour dedicated to the victims of the recent devastating floods in the country.
All three games are scheduled for Kathmandu, on 26, 28 and 30 March 2027. Dates with a purpose, not just fixtures on a calendar.
Cricket with a cause
This is not a routine bilateral series slotted into a busy Future Tours Programme. The BCB made it clear in its statement that the matches are designed to send “a message of friendship and solidarity at a time of great loss,” underlining that the tour is as much about empathy as it is about competition.
The idea has been in the works for some time. Cricbuzz had earlier reported that Bangladesh were planning a trip to Nepal after an invitation from the Nepal Cricket Association. That invitation has now turned into a concrete commitment.
The diplomatic groundwork has been equally important. On Wednesday, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari visited the BCB headquarters and met with BCB President Tamim Iqbal. The proposed series took centre stage, but the conversation stretched beyond three T20Is, touching on a broader vision for cricketing cooperation between the two nations.
Bhandari’s visit followed a meeting with State Minister for the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque, where initial talks around the series were set in motion. From government offices to cricket board rooms, the alignment has been clear: use cricket as a bridge.
Beyond one series
The BCB’s statement did not stop at confirming dates and intent. It carried a wider promise.
Bangladesh assured the Nepal Cricket Association of continued cooperation in the broader development of the game in Nepal. The roadmap includes exchange tours for both men’s and women’s teams, High Performance programmes, training opportunities, technical support and a range of development initiatives aimed at players and cricket personnel from both countries.
For Nepal, an emerging force with a passionate fanbase and a growing international profile, the chance to host a full-member side for a dedicated T20I series is significant. For Bangladesh, it is an opportunity to extend their influence as a regional cricket power while standing beside a neighbour in distress.
Three nights in Kathmandu, three T20Is, and a series built on something deeper than rankings and records. In 2027, the scoreboard will matter, but the statement behind the series will matter more.
