The lineup for the 2026 T20 World Cup is almost complete as Oman and Nepal secured their spots in the tournament after dominating the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. 

 

Both teams finished among the top two sides in the Super Six stage, confirming their qualification for next year’s event in India and Sri Lanka.

 

Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, continued its outstanding form by winning four consecutive matches in the Super Six. Their unbeaten run placed them at the top of the points table with eight points, guaranteeing a top-three finish. Oman followed closely behind, matching Nepal’s record but trailing slightly on net run rate.

 

The two teams had already sealed their World Cup berths before their final Super Six clash in Al Amerat. Earlier in the day, UAE’s 77-run win over Samoa ensured that both Oman and Nepal could not be overtaken in the standings.

 

UAE now sits on the third spot with four points and will face Japan in a crucial fixture on October 16, as they fight for the last qualifying spot from the region.

 

With Oman and Nepal joining the list, 19 out of 20 teams have confirmed their places for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

 

2026 T20 World Cup qualified teams

India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, and Oman.