India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Timeline: Head-to-Head History, Match Review & Stats
The India Cricket Team vs Nepal National Cricket Team rivalry is one of the newest and most one-sided in international cricket. Nepal earned full ODI status in 2018 and has faced India in limited-overs formats, mostly in ICC events or regional tournaments. The first meeting came in the 2023 Asian Games men’s T20I quarter-final, where India won comfortably.
India has dominated due to experience and depth, but Nepal has shown rapid growth with exciting young talent and passionate support. Matches bring high energy — India’s batting firepower meets Nepal’s fighting spirit and spin threat. It’s a classic full-member vs rising associate clash full of pride and progress.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Overall Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head is limited and heavily favors India. No Tests have been played. In ODIs, India won the only encounter (Asia Cup 2023, by 10 wickets DLS). In T20Is, India has won all completed matches (Asian Games 2023 by 23 runs; Hong Kong Sixes 2025 format loss for India irrelevant for full T20I).
Nepal has never beaten India in official internationals, but close contests show potential.
Here is a clean summary table (up to early 2026):
| Format | Matches Played | India Wins | Nepal Wins | No Result/Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
(Note: Excludes unofficial/sixes formats; India 100% win rate in official internationals.)
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Head-to-Head Timeline
The timeline is brief due to rare meetings. First clash: October 2023 Asian Games T20I quarter-final in Hangzhou — India won by 23 runs (India 202/4, Nepal 179/9).
September 2023 Asia Cup Group A match at Pallekele — India won by 10 wickets DLS (Nepal 230, India 147/0 in 20.1 overs, target 145).
No other full internationals yet — mostly regional or qualifiers. No Tests or recent bilaterals. Upcoming potential in Asia Cup or future T20 World Cup qualifiers.
From debut losses to competitive totals, Nepal’s growth makes this rivalry promising despite India’s dominance.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Latest Match Review: Ind vs Nep Asia Cup (2023)
The most recent full international was the 5th Match, Group A of the Asia Cup 2023 on September 4, 2023, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. India won by 10 wickets (DLS method) after Nepal scored 230 all out in 48.2 overs and India reached 147/0 in 20.1 overs (target 145).
Nepal batted first — Aasif Sheikh 58, Kushal Bhurtel 38, but collapsed late. India’s chase was clinical — Rohit Sharma 74* off 59, Shubman Gill 67* off 62. Rain reduced target.
Rohit Sharma earned Player of the Match. A comfortable win despite Nepal’s fight.
The India Cricket Team vs Nepal National Cricket Team latest full international clash was the 5th Match, Group A of the Asia Cup 2023 on September 4, 2023, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy. India won by 10 wickets (DLS method) after Nepal scored 230 all out in 48.2 overs. Rain reduced India’s target to 145 in 23 overs; they reached 147/0 in 20.1 overs.
Nepal batted first after India elected to field — Aasif Sheikh top-scored with 58 off 97 balls, supported by Kushal Bhurtel (38) and Sompal Kami (48). India’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj (3-61) and Ravindra Jadeja (3-40), triggered a late collapse.
India’s chase was clinical — Rohit Sharma (74* off 59, Player of the Match) and Shubman Gill (67* off 62) remained unbeaten. A comfortable win despite rain interruption.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Latest Match Review: Ind vs Nep Asia Cup (2023) Batting Scorecard
Nepal Batting Scorecard (230 all out in 48.2 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | c Ishan Kishan b Shardul Thakur | 38 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 152.00 |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) | c Virat Kohli b Mohammed Siraj | 58 | 97 | 8 | 0 | 59.79 |
| Bhim Sharki | b Ravindra Jadeja | 16 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 43.24 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | c Shreyas Iyer b Ravindra Jadeja | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 31.25 |
| Kushal Malla | c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Siraj | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | c Shreyas Iyer b Ravindra Jadeja | 25 | 56 | 1 | 0 | 44.64 |
| Gulsan Jha | c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Siraj | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Sompal Kami | c Shubman Gill b Mohammed Shami | 48 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 85.71 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | c Shreyas Iyer b Mohammed Shami | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Karan KC | c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Shami | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | (b 6, lb 6, w 3, nb 0) | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 230/10 (48.2 overs) | RR 4.75 |
Fall of wickets: 1-65 (Kushal Bhurtel, 9.5 ov), 2-77 (Bhim Sharki, 15.6 ov), 3-93 (Rohit Paudel, 19.6 ov), 4-101 (Kushal Malla, 21.5 ov), 5-132 (Aasif Sheikh, 29.5 ov), 6-144 (Gulsan Jha, 31.5 ov), 7-194 (Dipendra Singh Airee, 41.1 ov), 8-228 (Sompal Kami, 47.2 ov), 9-229 (Sandeep Lamichhane, 47.4 ov), 10-230 (Lalit Rajbanshi, 48.2 ov). Late collapse after a decent start.
India Batting Scorecard (147/0 in 20.1 overs; target 145 DLS)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma (c) | not out | 74 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 125.42 |
| Shubman Gill | not out | 67 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 108.06 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 5, nb 0) | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 147/0 (20.1 overs) | RR 7.28 |
Unbeaten opening stand — Rohit/Gill chased revised target with ease after rain.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Latest Match Review: Ind vs Nep Asia Cup (2023) Bowling Scorecard
India Bowling (vs Nepal 230)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 7 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 4.14 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 9.2 | 1 | 61 | 3 | 6.53 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 10 | 1 | 40 | 3 | 4.00 |
| Shardul Thakur | 7 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 6.43 |
| Hardik Pandya | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 5.80 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2.50 |
India’s bowlers triggered late collapse — Jadeja/Siraj/Shami key in middle/death.
Nepal Bowling (vs India 147/0)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Sompal Kami | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Others | Varied | 0 | ~58 | 0 | ~8-9 |
Nepal’s bowlers struggled to break partnership — no wickets as rain ended early.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Summary
Nepal posted 230 — decent start but lost wickets in middle overs.
India chased reduced target (145) with ease — Rohit/Gill unbeaten stand.
India won by 10 wickets. Professional chase in rain-affected game.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Match Highlights
Highlights included Rohit Sharma’s aggressive 74* — boundaries and power.
Nepal’s fight with Aasif Sheikh’s 58 — solid platform.
Rain interruption changed target — India finished clinically.
Pallekele crowd enjoyed the contest — Indo-Nepal intensity.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Top Performers – Ind vs Nep Match
Rohit Sharma earned Player of the Match for his 74* — dominant chase.
Aasif Sheikh top-scored for Nepal with 58 — brave knock.
Mohammed Siraj took key wickets for India.
These players stood out.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Batting Performances
Nepal batted decently — Sheikh 58 gave base, but collapse hurt.
India chased with ease — Rohit/Gill unbeaten, no pressure.
Good batting pitch — discipline key.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Bowling Performances
India’s attack controlled — Siraj wickets, spinners economical.
Nepal bowled well early but couldn’t contain Rohit.
Bowling decided — India restricted and chased.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Last 5 Matches
Matches rare — only ICC/regional.
- Sep 2023 Asia Cup (Pallekele): India won by 10 wkts (DLS).
- Oct 2023 Asian Games T20I (Hangzhou): India won by 23 runs.
- No other full internationals.
India won both completed games.
Here is a quick table:
| Match | Date/Year | Format | Result | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup | Sep 2023 | ODI | India won by 10 wkts (DLS) | Rohit 74* |
| Asian Games T20I | Oct 2023 | T20I | India won by 23 runs | India 202/4 |
| Earlier | – | – | – | No matches |
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Venue-Wise Record: Ind vs Nep
Venues limited to ICC/regional. In Sri Lanka (Asia Cup), India dominant.
In China (Asian Games), India strong.
Neutral venues favor India — experience wins.
Simple breakdown:
| Venue Type | India Wins Edge | Nepal Wins Edge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral Asia | Strong | None | ICC/regional |
| Other Neutral | India dominant | Rare | Experience |
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Top Batting Performers in Ind vs Nep Rivalry
Rohit Sharma starred in Asia Cup — 74* chase.
Shubman Gill 67* support.
For Nepal, Aasif Sheikh 58 in Asia Cup.
These knocks stand out.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team Top Bowling Performers in Ind vs Nep Matches
Mohammed Siraj key wickets in Asia Cup.
Hardik Pandya all-round in Asian Games.
Nepal’s bowlers troubled early.
Bowlers control limited meetings.
India Cricket Team Vs Nepal National Cricket Team FAQs
Have they played Tests?
No, zero Tests.
ODI record?
India 1 win, Nepal 0.
T20I record?
India 1 win, Nepal 0.
Biggest win?
India’s 23-run T20I in Asian Games.
Latest result?
India won Asia Cup 2023 by 10 wickets (DLS).
Fans ask these often.
Conclusion
The India vs Nepal rivalry is young but meaningful. From Asia Cup 2023 to Asian Games, India has dominated, but Nepal’s fight inspires.
India’s experience meets Nepal’s rising talent — spin battles, big totals, pride. Matches show cricket’s growth.
As Nepal strengthens, future clashes promise more excitement. This rivalry celebrates progress — full of heart and potential.
