Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2025: Match Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Key Players

Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I: Nepal will face the West Indies for the second time in the West Indies vs Nepal match in the UAE. Nepal won their first game of the series and aims to establish itself in the T20I format. This match will be held 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 2nd T20I Match Details:

Nepal Team Preview:

The Nepal team has made a great start in this series by defeating the West Indies by 19 runs. After losing the first two wickets early, Rohit, along with Kushal Malla, steadied the innings and formed a strong partnership.

Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel scored 38 runs, while Kushal Malla scored 30 runs and set a respectable target of 149. All-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee was also looking in good rhythm; he scored 17 runs and took 1 wicket. In the second half, Kushal Bhurtel delivered a brilliant bowling spell, helping Nepal to win over the West Indies.

Nepal's Key players:

West Indies Team Preview: 

West Indies' poor performance continues in this series as well, and they lost the first match to Nepal by 19 runs. In this match, Caribbean batters failed to chase down the modest total of 149 runs and managed to reach to 129 runs. Navin Bidaisee was their highest run-scorer with just 22 runs. 

In the last over of the match, skipper Akeal Hosein showcased some aggressive shots and scored 18 runs on just 9 balls. However, the West Indies were excellent in bowling, with Jason Holder taking four wickets and Navin Bidaisee taking three wickets. To save its honour, the West Indies team can make a big turnaround in the second T20 match.

West Indies’ Key Players: 

Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, KC Karan, Lalit Rajbanshi

West Indies: Akeal Hosein, Kyle Mayers, Amir Jangoo (WK), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Navin Bidaisee, Ramon Simmond, Obed McCoy, Keacy Carty

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 2nd T20I Match Prediction:

The West Indies team is going through a challenging phase after losing 2 consecutive T20I series. The Windies lost the first match of this T20 series by 19 runs. The Caribbean side is currently 6th in the ICC T20 ranking, and they can bounce back in the 2nd T20I.

Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I Squad:

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

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