Nepal Stuns West Indies with Historic T20I Victory

In a surprising turn of events, Nepal dominated the West Indies, securing a historic 2-0 victory in their T20I series by winning the second match by 90 runs. Nepal scored 173 for 6, thanks to impressive performances from Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora, who contributed significantly with scores of 68 and 63, respectively. The West Indies struggled throughout their innings, with only a few players reaching double-digits, ultimately being bowled out for just 86 runs.

Nepal’s bowling and fielding were exceptional, with Mohammad Aadil Alam claiming 4 wickets for 24 runs and Kushal Bhurtel contributing with 3 wickets. The inexperienced West Indies side faced difficulties right from the start, failing to build a partnership and losing wickets at regular intervals. This defeat marks one of the lowest totals for a Full Member team against an Associate nation, highlighting Nepal’s growth in international cricket.

The series victory comes ahead of the crucial 2026 T20 World Cup qualifiers, positioning Nepal as a team to watch. Coach Stuart Law praised the team’s efforts, especially in the absence of star spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. As the final match approaches, Nepal is set to continue its historic journey in the cricketing world.