NEP vs WI: In a dramatic twist of fate, Nepal defeated West Indies by a 90-run win in the second T20I at Sharjah to clinch the three-match series 2-0 with a game in hand. The win became one of the greatest upsets of cricket history, as Nepal, playing their inaugural T20I series against a Full Member country, defeated the former T20 World Champions in style.
Nepal’s Batting Brilliance Sets the Tone
During the NEP vs WI match, Nepal’s batsmen exerted their dominance early on, providing Aasif Sheikh and Rohit Paudel (Jora) with important half-centuries that later set the stage for a fighting total.
They demonstrated astute strokeplay, awareness of the game, and the ability to rotate the strike; putting West Indian bowlers under pressure and providing an imposing target.
West Indies falls to 83 All Out
Pursuing a difficult target, West Indies struggled from the very beginning, scoring only 16 for 2 at the close of the Powerplay. Wickets tumbled quickly as Nepalese bowlers and fielders set up a nearly flawless game plan. Dipendra Singh Airee dismissed Jewel Andrew (2) early with a ball. Kushal Bhurtel pulled off a stunning catch to send back Keacy Carty (1).
Mohammad Aadil Alam was the pick of the bowlers with 4 for 24, taking advantage of West Indies’ questionable shot choice and benefiting from fielding brilliance.
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Fielding is the Difference in NEP vs WI Thriller
Any of the main reasons behind the victory of NEP vs WI is Nepal’s excellent fielding. There were sharp dives, high-pressure boundary catches Nepal fought with all heart.
Gulsan Jha, 19, took two breathtaking catches one a full-stretch dive to send back Kyle Mayers (6 off 16), and the other sending back Jason Holder, the lone Windies batter in some fight with 21 off 15. Lalit Rajbanshi and Kushal Bhurtel cleaned up the tail, as West Indies folded to their sixth-lowest T20I total (83 all out).
Stats & Significance: A Landmark Win for Nepal
Victory margin: 90 runs West Indies’ fourth-largest T20I run defeat.
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Series result: Nepal win 2-0 with one match to go.
Performance highlight: Mohammad Aadil Alam’s 4-wicket haul & Nepal’s sparkplug fielding.
Historic moment: Nepal record first-ever T20I series victory over a Full Member country.
West Indies’ Inexperience Reveals Itself in Sharjah
Even under franchise-capped players, the West Indies’ inexperienced young side appeared out of their depth against a well drilled Nepal side. Throughout the game they struggled against spin, to rotate the strike and to form combinations. There was evidence of reliance on Jason Holder, and when he fell, the rest fell apart pretty quickly.
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