Nepal Secures Historic T20I Series Victory Against West Indies in Sharjah

Nepal Clinches Series with Dominant Performance

Nepal has achieved a significant milestone in its cricketing history, securing a historic 2-0 series victory against the West Indies in a three-match Twenty20 International series held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. The decisive win came on Monday, September 29, 2025, when Nepal defeated the West Indies by a commanding 90 runs in the second T20I, following their 19-run victory in the series opener on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This marks Nepal's first-ever bilateral series win against a full member nation of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Second T20I: Batting Brilliance and Bowling Dominance

After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nepal posted a competitive total of 173 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a crucial 100-run fourth-wicket partnership between opener Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora. Sheikh played a composed innings, remaining unbeaten with 68 runs off 47 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Jora provided aggressive support, smashing 63 runs off 39 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and five sixes. Despite an early wobble at 43 for 3, their partnership propelled Nepal to a strong total.

In response, the West Indies batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Nepalese bowling attack, collapsing to just 83 all out in 17.1 overs. This total stands as the lowest ever by a full ICC member against an associate nation in men's T20Is. The chief destroyer for Nepal was medium-pacer Mohammad Aadil Alam, who recorded career-best figures of 4 wickets for 24 runs. He was ably supported by Kushal Bhurtel, who claimed 3 wickets for 16 runs. Only Jason Holder managed to reach double figures for the West Indies, scoring 21 runs off 15 balls. Nepal's 90-run victory margin also set a new record for the largest win by an associate nation against a full-member team.

Historical Significance and Future Prospects

The series victory holds immense significance for Nepalese cricket, demonstrating their growing strength and competitiveness on the international stage. Captain Rohit Paudel led his team to this historic achievement, while Akeal Hosein captained the West Indies side. While the West Indies team for this series was noted to be a 'second-string' or 'younger' squad, the triumph against a Test-playing nation is a testament to Nepal's progress. This series served as preparation for both teams, with the West Indies fine-tuning for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and Nepal preparing for their Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier campaign.