Kathmandu, Jan. 11 -- Nepal will face England, Italy, the West Indies and Bangladesh in Group C of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February. It will be the Rhinos' third appearance in the main event of cricket's shortest format.

From registering two wins-against Hong Kong and Afghanistan-on debut in 2014 to suffering a one-run defeat to South Africa in the 2024 edition, Nepal's T20 World Cup journey has drawn increasing attention ahead of 2026.

As anticipation builds around Nepal, attention has also turned to their preparation. The Rhinos are heading into the tournament without any scheduled warm-up matches, a situation that sets them apart from their Group C opponents and raises questions about readiness.

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