Nepal vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2025: Match Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Key Players

Nepal will face the West Indies for the third time in the West Indies vs Nepal T20 series in the UAE. The Nepal team has won the T20I series after defeating West Indies in the second T20I by a significant margin of 90 runs. Now the question arises, will the West Indies team be able to avoid a clean sweep? This match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, at 8:00. In this article, we will explore the NEP vs WI playing 11, pitch reports, and key players' stats.

NEP vs WI 3rd T20I Match Details:

Nepal Team Preview:

Nepal, despite being a less experienced team, have taken a 2-0 lead in this series. The Nepal team defeated the West Indies in the 2nd T20I by 90 runs. In this match, Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora played commanding innings, guiding their team to a competitive total of 173 runs. Wicket keeper, Aasif Sheikh, scored 68 runs while Sundeep Jora scored 63 runs. 

In the bowling department, Aadil Ansari bowled well and took 4 wickets, and Kushal Bhurtel picked up 3 wickets.

Nepal's Key players:

West Indies Team Preview: 

West Indies' poor form continues here as well, and they have already lost the series to Nepal. They lost the 2nd T20I by 90 runs. The West Indies team, which came out to chase the target, was bundled out for just 82 runs. Jason Holder was their highest run-scorer with just 21 runs. West Indies' performance was so poor that eight of its batsmen could not even reach double figures.

In the bowling department, Akeal Hosein and Kyle Mayers took 2 wickets each. The threat of a clean sweep is currently looming over the West Indies, and they will put in all their efforts to remove it.

West Indies’ Key Players: 

NEP vs WI 3rd T20I Match Probable Playing XI

Nepal: Kyle Mayers, Amir Jangoo (WK), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein, Zishan Motara, Jediah Blades

West Indies: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Sompal Kami, KC Karan, Aadil Ansari, 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. However, so far in this series, the surface seems to be on the slower side. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision at this venue. 

NEP vs WI 3rd T20I Expert Opinion and Match Prediction:

The West Indies lost the 2nd T20I by a big margin, and they also lost the T20I series. This is the West Indies' third Consecutive T20I series, which they lost. Now the question arises, will the Caribbean side be able to save its pride?  If Nepal bats first in this game, then it will be very challenging for the West Indies batters to counter Nepal's bowlers on this sluggish surface. However, in our opinion, the West Indies will bounce back in the 3rd match.

NEP vs WI T20 series 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