West Indies (WI) and Nepal (NEP) are set to continue their three-match T20I series with the second match on Monday, September 29, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Leading 1-0 in the series due to their historic 19-run victory in the first T20I, Nepal will enter the match with plenty of confidence. It was the first time in history that Nepal has defeated a Full Member nation in T20Is. Batting first, Nepal lost a couple early wickets, but captain Rohit Paudel (38 off 35) and Kushal Malla (30 off 21) put together an important partnership of 58 runs. Contributions from Gulsan Jha and Dipendra Singh Airee helped Nepal reach a total of 148/8. 

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In attempting to chase 149, the West Indies struggled for much of the innings, despite some fight. Kyle Mayers fell early, and Nepal's disciplined bowling attack kept taking wickets at key moments throughout the innings. Kushal Bhurtel (2/17), Lalit Rajbanshi (1/6), and captain Paudel himself added to the pressure with the ball. Navin Bidaisee made an impressive debut, scoring 22 after taking 3/29. The lower-order batsmen Fabian Allen (19) and Akeal Hosein (18) were unable to score at a sufficient run-rate, as West Indies managed only 129/9, allowing Nepal to celebrate a historic and memorable victory.

West Indies tour of Nepal, 2025, 2nd T20I, West Indies vs Nepal: Live Streaming Details

West Indies tour of Nepal, 2025, 2nd T20I, West Indies vs Nepal: Probable Playing XI

West Indies (WI):

Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo(w), Jewel Andrew, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein(c), Navin Bidaisee, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds

Nepal (NEP):

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbanshi

West Indies (WI) will take on Nepal (NEP) in the opening T20I of their three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 27. This contest marks Nepal’s historic first-ever bilateral series against a Full Member nation, making it a significant milestone in their cricket journey. The Caribbean side, led by stand-in skipper Akeal Hosein in the absence of Shai Hope, has introduced five uncapped players, including Ackeem Auguste and Amir Jangoo, alongside experienced campaigners like Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, and Kyle Mayers.

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West Indies enter this series following a 1-2 defeat to Pakistan in their last T20I outing, seeking redemption with a new-look squad. Meanwhile, Nepal has recalled all-rounder Mohammad Aadil Alam and batter Sundeep Jora to bolster their side. Rohit Paudel continues to lead with Dipendra Singh Airee as vice-captain. The spotlight remains on star spinner Sandeep Lamichhane, supported by Lalit Rajbanshi’s return. Nepal carries winning momentum, having triumphed in three of their last four T20 encounters.

West Indies tour of Nepal, 2025, 1st T20I: West Indies vs Nepal: Live Streaming Details

West Indies tour of Nepal, 2025, 1st T20I: West Indies vs Nepal: Probable Playing XI

West Indies (WI):

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 (NEP):

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