Nepal crush Samoa by 124 runs to win the Qualifier

Nine teams competed in the Asia & EAP Qualifier for three spots in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Nepal, Oman and the UAE secured the three seats, with the Rhinos unbeaten.

The Rhinos did not only march to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as one of the three teams from the Asia & EAP Qualifier between nine teams; they won the tournament as well, becoming the only unbeaten team in the event.