Where to Watch 1st T20I - Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women: Live Streaming Guide

When Nepal and Malaysia line up against each other on the cricket field, you can always count on a fiercely contested battle. The two sides share a growing and deeply competitive rivalry in the women’s game, and while Indu Barma’s Nepal holds a slight historical edge, the gap has narrowed significantly proven by Nepal just barely edging out the hosts 3-2 in a grueling five-match series late last year.

Led by the experienced Winifred Duraisingam, Malaysia is playing on familiar home soil at the Bayuemas Oval and will be desperate to even the ledger. However, there is a much bigger picture at play this week than just a bilateral trophy; this brief two-match series is essentially a high-stakes dress rehearsal. With the crucial 2026 Asian Games Women’s Qualifier kicking off in Malaysia just a day after these games wrap up, the series is the final opportunity for both camps to test tactical combinations and ensure their squads are perfectly adapted to the sticky local conditions before the knockout tournament begins.

The match will likely boil down to a classic battle between Malaysia’s key batters and Nepal’s disciplined bowling attack. For the hosts, a lot of pressure will rest on the shoulders of Ainna Hamizah Hashim and Mas Elysa, both of whom have shown great form in previous encounters against this opposition. They will have to be incredibly wary, though, of Nepal’s standout bowler, Kabita Kunwar, whose lethal accuracy and knack for picking up cheap wickets has historically troubled the Malaysian top order. If the visitors can strike early and disrupt Malaysia’s rhythm, Nepal will heavily favor their chances, but a solid opening stand from the home side could easily tilt the momentum back in Malaysia’s direction.

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Squads:

Malaysia Women’s Cricket Team

Elsa Hunter, Mas Elysa, Nazatul Hidayah Husna, Ainna Hashim, Amalin Sorfina, Mahirah Izzati, Nur Izzatul Syafiqa, Suabika, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Marsya, Nazwah, Nur Dania Syuhada

Nepal Women’s Cricket Team

Indu Barma (C), Puja Mahato (VC), Suman Bist, Rachana Chaudhary, Rubina Chhetry, Kabita Joshi, Anu Kadayat, Samjhana Khadka, Kabita Kunwar, Rubi Poddar (WK), Bindu Rawal, Riya Sharma, Roma Thapa, Manisha Upadhayay

Where to Watch: Malaysia Women vs Nepal Women – 1st T20I:

Date – May 20, 2026

Time – 8:00 AM IST

Venue – Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:

For fans looking to catch the action live, the match will be streamed globally on the ICC.tv app and website. Real-time ball-by-ball commentary and live score updates will also be available.