Tigers set for first-ever bilateral series in Nepal

Bangladesh to Play Landmark T20I Series in Nepal in 2027

Thebangladaily.com – Bangladesh will take a significant step in its cricketing journey in March 2027 when the national side travels to Nepal for a three-match Twenty20 International series. It will be the first bilateral assignment involving Bangladesh on Nepalese soil, giving the Tigers a new overseas destination and creating an important occasion for cricket in both countries.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed that the matches are scheduled for March 26, 28 and 30, with all three games set to take place at a venue in Kathmandu. Beyond the sporting contest, the series will carry a humanitarian purpose: it will be dedicated to people affected by Nepal’s recent destructive floods, while proceeds from the fixtures will be directed toward supporting flood victims.

A Series With a Wider Purpose

International cricket tours often bring attention, spectators and commercial activity, but this series is also intended to channel that attention toward relief for communities dealing with the impact of flooding. By linking the games to flood assistance, Bangladesh and Nepal are placing a social objective alongside the competitive element of the tour.

The three-match format provides a compact but meaningful opportunity for the teams to compete in front of Nepalese supporters. For Bangladesh, the visit will be its first chance to play a bilateral T20I series in Nepal. For the hosts, welcoming an established international side for a full series represents an important moment in the development of cricketing ties between the neighbouring nations.

Diplomatic and Cricketing Cooperation

The plan for the series emerged from discussions involving Youth and Sports State Minister Md Aminul Haque and Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari. Their meeting included conversation about arranging cricket between the two countries and building stronger sporting connections.

The effort continued on Wednesday, September 16, when Ambassador Bhandari visited the Bangladesh Cricket Board. During his visit, he met BCB President Tamim Iqbal. Their discussions covered the proposed Kathmandu series as well as broader possibilities for expanding cooperation in cricket between Bangladesh and Nepal.

Such exchanges underline that the March 2027 tour is not being treated simply as an isolated set of matches. The series offers a platform for the two boards and their cricket communities to deepen their relationship through regular engagement, shared sporting interests and greater exposure for the game.

Previous T20I Meetings

Bangladesh and Nepal have met twice in men’s T20 internationals before, with both encounters taking place during World Cup competition. Bangladesh won each of those matches, giving the Tigers a perfect record against Nepal in the format so far.

However, World Cup meetings are very different from a dedicated bilateral tour. Tournament fixtures come with their own scheduling demands and wider competition pressures, while a standalone series allows the teams to focus entirely on their head-to-head contest across multiple games. The Kathmandu matches will therefore open a distinct new phase in their T20I history.

Bangladesh will enter the series with victories from the earlier World Cup clashes behind them, while Nepal will have the advantage of playing at home. That setting should add a fresh dimension to the contest and make the occasion especially notable for supporters in Kathmandu.

Why the Tour Matters

For Bangladesh, adding Nepal to its list of bilateral destinations reflects the expanding range of international cricket relationships in the region. The Tigers have long been a familiar presence in major global events, and this tour gives them an opportunity to participate in a bilateral contest that has not previously been staged in Nepal.

The series also brings attention to Nepal’s place within the wider cricket landscape. Hosting Bangladesh for three T20Is will put Kathmandu at the centre of an international occasion, with the flood-relief purpose ensuring that the matches have relevance beyond runs, wickets and results.

The dates have already been set, allowing the two sides and their supporters to look ahead to a clear three-game schedule. With fixtures on March 26, 28 and 30, the teams will play across five days, creating a short, focused series in the Nepalese capital.

When Bangladesh take the field in Kathmandu, the tour will combine several milestones at once: the Tigers’ first bilateral series in Nepal, a new chapter in their T20I rivalry with the hosts, and a cricket-led effort to assist people affected by severe flooding. The March 2027 fixtures will be remembered not only for the outcome on the field, but also for the cooperation and humanitarian message attached to them.