Bangladesh to Tour Nepal for Flood Tribute T20I Series in 2027
Cricket will carry a heavier meaning than usual when Bangladesh travel to Nepal in March 2027 for a three-match T20I series, confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday (September 16).
This is not just another away tour slotted into a crowded calendar. The BCB has dedicated the series to those who lost their lives in the recent devastating floods in Nepal, turning the trip into a gesture of solidarity as much as a sporting engagement.
A Tour Born from an Invitation – and a Crisis
The idea of Bangladesh visiting Nepal had been building in the background. Cricbuzz had earlier reported that the BCB was working on plans for a 2027 tour after receiving an invitation from the Nepal Cricket Association.
Diplomacy then helped push it over the line.
Ghanshyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, visited the BCB headquarters on Wednesday and met BCB President Tamim Iqbal. The proposed tour, along with broader cricketing cooperation between the two countries, sat at the heart of their discussions.
That meeting followed talks between Bhandari and State Minister for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Md Aminul Haque, where the first concrete conversations about the series took place. From there, plans quickly took shape.
Dates Set, Venue Confirmed
The BCB confirmed that all three T20Is will be played in Kathmandu, scheduled for 26, 28 and 30 March 2027.
For Nepal, it will be a rare opportunity to host a Full Member nation in a bilateral T20I series on home soil. For Bangladesh, it offers a chance to step into a different kind of spotlight, one framed by empathy and regional support.
“The three matches will provide an opportunity for Bangladesh and Nepal to come together through cricket and convey a message of friendship and solidarity at a time of great loss,” the BCB said in a statement.
Beyond One Series: A Wider Partnership
The announcement did not stop at a single tour.
In its statement, the BCB assured the Nepal Cricket Association of continued cooperation and support in the broader development of cricket in Nepal. The planned areas of collaboration are extensive: exchange of men’s and women’s tours, High Performance programmes, training and technical support, and other development initiatives designed to benefit players and cricket personnel from both countries.
This is the kind of long-term cricketing relationship that can reshape pathways for emerging talent in Nepal while giving Bangladesh a meaningful role in the region’s growth.
Three T20Is in Kathmandu, played in the shadow of tragedy, now carry a bigger question: can this series be the spark that turns a moment of sympathy into a lasting cricketing alliance between two neighbours?
