Sharjah [UAE], September 28 (ANI): Nepal created historical past in Sharjah with a memorable 19-run win in opposition to the West Indies, marking their first-ever victory over a Full Member nation throughout codecs. Whereas they’d overwhelmed Afghanistan in a T20I again in 2014, Afghanistan was an Affiliate group again then, making this triumph all of the extra particular, as per ESPNcricinfo.
This was Nepal’s maiden T20I outing in opposition to the West Indies and in addition the beginning of their first bilateral collection in opposition to a Full Member. They rose to the event in model, dominating the two-time world champions with an entire group effort, six batters cleared the ropes, six bowlers chipped in with wickets, and their fielding was sharp all through.
West Indies, led by Akeal Hosein, had 4 debutants and opted to chase after successful the toss. Nepal misplaced each openers early, however skipper Rohit Paudel steadied the innings alongside Kushal Malla, whose aggressive strokeplay shifted the momentum. Malla’s sixes off Fabian Allen and Obed McCoy set the tone earlier than he and Paudel added a significant 58-run stand. Regardless of late wickets, together with a triple strike from Jason Holder within the nineteenth over, Nepal posted a combating complete of 148/8.
Chasing 149, West Indies started with a boundary from Kyle Mayers, however their innings faltered quickly after. An excellent direct hit from Kushal Bhurtel despatched Mayers packing. With the pitch making strokeplay troublesome, West Indies’ chase saved dropping steam. Dipendra Singh Airee’s sharp fielding dismissed Keacy Carty, and even Holder couldn’t present the resistance, falling for simply 5.
Hosein briefly threatened, however Karan KC struck in time to take away him. With Fabian Allen left needing 28 off the ultimate over, Nepal held their nerve to seal a well-known win.
Although Nepal was not a part of the Asia Cup 2025, for them this was not only a victory however a press release, a defining second of their cricketing journey, achieved by outplaying the mighty West Indies in each division. (ANI)
