The Northern Territory has a proud tradition of embracing visiting teams, and today’s joyous arrival perfectly reflects that spirit.

The Top End has rolled out the red carpet for the Nepalese International Cricket Team, who arrived in Darwin last week ahead of the commencement of the 2025 Top End T20 Series.

Touching down at Darwin International Airport, the team was greeted by vibrant and enthusiastic members of the local Nepalese community, one of the fastest growing and most culturally rich communities in the Northern Territory. For many players, this marks not only their first visit to the Top End, but also their first journey outside Nepal.

The warm welcome was more than ceremonial; it was a heartfelt celebration of shared heritage and pride. The Nepalese community in Darwin has long been a vital part of the Territory’s multicultural fabric, and their presence today underscored the deep connections between sport, culture, and community.

The excitement was evident, with the players expressing their anticipation for the tournament, the camaraderie between teams, and the opportunity to connect with the Top End’s Nepalese diaspora.

"Nepal has developed a fanatical following in their home country and among the Nepali diaspora, so we are delighted that all Nepalese eyes will be on the Northern Territory as we play a role in their cricketing journey."

Tristan Cribb, Executive General Manager Commercial at Airport Development Group, said the welcome was a testament to the Territory’s unique hospitality.

“The Northern Territory has a proud tradition of embracing visiting teams, and today’s joyous arrival perfectly reflects that spirit. We’re honoured to welcome the Nepalese team and look forward to seeing them light up the pitch in the Top End T20 Series.”

Gavin Dovey, CEO Northern Territory Cricket, added:

"We could not be more excited to welcome the Nepal National Cricket Team to the Northern Territory and Top End T20 Series for the first time.

"Nepal has developed a fanatical following in their home country and among the Nepali diaspora, so we are delighted that all Nepalese eyes will be on the Northern Territory as we play a role in their cricketing journey.

"The Top End T20 Series was created as a vehicle to market and promote the Northern Territory to a global audience, and the arrival of the Nepal National Team is yet another example of the power and scale of our winter cricket opportunity."