Nepal made history in international T20 cricket on Saturday by defeating the West Indies by 19 runs in the first match of their three-match T20I series. This victory marked Nepal’s first win against a full member team of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The match, held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, saw Nepal’s bowlers perform consistently against a West Indies team missing several key players. With this win, Nepal takes a 1-0 lead in the series, with the second T20I set for September 29.
West Indies won the toss and chose to field first, limiting Nepal to a total of 148 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Despite early wickets, including Kushal Bhurtel (5) and Aasif Sheikh (3), Nepal was lifted by captain Rohit Paudel, who scored 38 runs off 35 balls. Kusal Malla and Gulsan Jha contributed 30 and 22 runs, respectively, helping Nepal recover from a precarious position. However, a late collapse reflected the pressures exerted by West Indies bowlers Jason Holder, who took 4 wickets for 20 runs, and Navin Bidaisee, who claimed 3 for 29.
In response, the West Indies’ innings faltered from the outset. They lost Kyle Mayers cheaply, run out for just five runs. Nepal’s bowlers continued to apply pressure, with Amir Jangoo (19), Ackeem Auguste (15), and Keacy Carty (16) failing to make substantial contributions. Lower-order efforts from Fabian Allen (19 off 14) and captain Akeal Hosein (18 off 9) couldn’t save the innings as the West Indies finished their 20 overs at 129 for 9.
In summary, Nepal’s score of 148/8 in 20 overs outclassed the West Indies’ 129/9, clinching a memorable 19-run victory.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/sports/nepal-beat-west-indies-secure-historic-first-t20i-win-against-a-full-member-8101721/
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Publish Date: 2025-09-28 04:28:00
