Nepal vs West Indies: West Indies will face Nepal in the first match of the T20 series. This will be their first bilateral series. Nepal is a new team in the cricketing world and lacks experience. In this series, they have great opportunities to learn new things. The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, at 8:00. In this article, we will explore the WI vs NEP playing 11, pitch reports, and key players' stats.

Nepal vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Details:

West Indies Team Preview:

The West Indies team is going through a challenging phase, winning one out of its last five matches. Akeal Hosein will lead the West Indies side in this series. The West Indies played their T20I series against Pakistan, which they lost 1-2. Earlier, they were whitewashed 5-0 by Australia on their home ground.

West Indies will feature some new faces in T20Is for the first time, including Ackeem Auguste and Amir Jangoo.  

West Indies' Key players:

Nepal Team Preview: 

Nepal, a less experienced team in the cricketing world, will be led by Rohit Paudel. The Nepal team have experienced players, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi and Sundeep Jora. 

Nepal has played its last T20 match against PAK-A, which they lost by 1 run. In this match, Rohit Paudel scored 52 runs while Sompal Kami took 3 wickets. Nepal has won 2 out of their last 5 games.

Nepal’s Key Players: 

Nepal vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Probable Playing XI

West Indies: Jewel Andrew (wk), Kyle Mayers, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Ackeem Auguste, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (c), Shamar Springer, Obed McCoy, Jediah Blades

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Scoring pattern at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah:

Sharjah's pitches generally favour batsmen, making it easier for those with a good strike to score runs. Initially, the ball doesn't bounce much and comes straight, allowing batsmen to play accurate shots. Over time, the pitch is likely to wear down or break down, which can aid spin bowlers.

Nepal vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Prediction:

The West Indies team is going through a rough patch and has already lost its two T20I series, while Nepal is an emerging team. The West Indies team has a good amount of T20I experience, which can help them win. West Indies needs to win this series ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Nepal vs West Indies T20 Series Squad:

West Indies Squad: Akeal Hosein (c), Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisse, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Jason Holder, Amir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer

Nepal Squad: Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (C), Sundeep Jora, Aadil Ansari, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Lokesh Bam (WK), Lalit Rajbanshi, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shahab Alam, Sompal Kami