Nepal has begun its ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up campaign on a positive note, with impressive performances in recent matches. In the latest game, Nepal's all-round team effort led to a strong start, highlighted by significant contributions from Aarif and Airee, who scored fifties helping Nepal to comfortably defeat UAE. Earlier, Nepal secured a victory against Canada, with key performances from Aarif and Airee, boosting their confidence ahead of the main tournament. In the match against Canada held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel won the toss and chose to bat first. Canada's innings struggled to gain momentum, with early wickets falling as Nepal's bowlers kept the pressure. Kami was instrumental, taking the wicket of young Samra for just seven runs, and later, Nepal's bowlers restricted Canada to 65/1 in 13 overs. Nepal's batting was anchored by Aarif and Airee, whose aggressive batting helped Nepal cruise past their opponents, aiming for back-to-back wins in warm-up matches. The game showcased Nepal's growing strength and readiness for the main ICC T20 World Cup 2026, signaling their potential to perform well in the tournament.