Nepal National Cricket Team Seal Famous 2-1 T20I Series Win Against Former World Champions West Indies

Nepal cricket created history in Sharjah as they secured their first-ever series win against a full-member nation, defeating the mighty West Indies 2-1 in a three-match T20I series. The victory not only marked Nepal’s first win against a Test-playing side but also showcased their growing stature in world cricket.

After taking a safe lead with wins in the opening two games, Nepal faltered in the final match but had already sealed the series in what will be remembered as a defining moment in their cricketing journey.

NEPAL vs WEST INDIES, 1st T20I Summary

The opening clash turned out to be a thriller as Nepal stunned West Indies by 19 runs to record their maiden win against a Test-playing nation. Batting first, Nepal managed 148/8 with skipper Rohit Paudel (38) and Kushal Malla (30) steadying the innings after early setbacks. Jason Holder’s 4/20 kept West Indies in control, but Nepal’s bowlers hit back. Kushal Bhurtel (2/17) and Lalit Rajbanshi (1/6) led a disciplined attack that restricted West Indies to 129/9, giving Nepal a famous victory and a 1-0 lead.

NEPAL vs WEST INDIES, 2nd T20I Summary

If the first win was about grit, the second was pure dominance. Nepal crushed West Indies by 90 runs to clinch the series with a game to spare. After being reduced to 16/2, Aasif Sheikh (68*) and Sundeep Jora (63) stitched together a century stand to lift Nepal to 173/6. In reply, West Indies folded for just 83 in 17.1 overs, their lowest-ever T20I score against an Associate nation. Mohammad Adil Alam was the star with the ball, taking 4/24, while Bhurtel chipped in with 3/16. The victory was Nepal’s biggest by margin against a full-member side.

NEPAL vs WEST INDIES, 3rd T20I Summary

West Indies finally found some consolation in the final game, brushing aside Nepal by 10 wickets. Nepal’s batting crumbled despite a bright start from Kushal Bhurtel (39) as they were bowled out for 122. Ramon Simmonds (4/15) led the charge with the ball. In reply, openers Amir Jangoo (74*) and Ackeem Auguste (41*) made light work of the chase, powering West Indies to 123/0 in just 12.2 overs. Despite the heavy defeat, the series was already Nepal’s to celebrate.

Key takeaway for Nepal from the series

• Breaking barriers: Nepal proved they can compete and win against full-member nations, a massive psychological boost for the team.
• Middle-order resilience: The performances of Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, and Sundeep Jora highlighted the team’s ability to recover from early setbacks.
• Bowling depth: From Kushal Bhurtel’s spin to Adil Alam’s pace, Nepal’s bowling unit showed variety and effectiveness against experienced opposition.
• Confidence for the future: Winning a series against former world champions has set a new benchmark for Nepal cricket, inspiring belief for bigger challenges ahead.