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| Rohit Paudel's Nepal beat Akeal Hosein's West Indies in Sharjah • Cricket West Indies • Image by espncricinfo |
The Nepal national cricket team vs West Indies cricket team match scorecard from the 1st T20I of the Nepal vs West Indies series 2025 in Sharjah will be remembered as a landmark day in Nepal’s cricketing history.
In a thrilling NEP vs WI clash, Nepal posted 148/8 and defended it to beat West Indies by 19 runs. This became Nepal’s first-ever win over a full ICC member in a men’s T20I.
📊 Match Highlights — NEP vs WI, 1st T20I
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Toss & Decision: West Indies won the toss and elected to field first.
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Nepal Innings:
• Rohit Paudel top-scored with 38 runs, anchoring the innings.
• Kushal Malla added a quick 30 off 21 balls to boost the total.
• The final total stood at 148/8 in 20 overs. -
West Indies Chase:
• WI were bowled out for 129 in 20 overs, falling short by 19 runs.
• Kushal Bhurtel, acting unexpectedly with the ball, claimed 2 wickets for 17 runs and played a crucial role in defending the target.
• Other Nepal bowlers also chipped in — Lalit Rajbanshi and Sompal Kami provided support. -
Bowling Stars: While West Indies’ bowling attack was expected to dominate, Akeal Hosein (captain for WI) could not prevent the shock defeat. The bowlers of WI struggled to break consistent partnerships. (Though Akeal Hosein led WI, his impact was limited in this match.)
🌟 Key Players & Performances
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Rohit Paudel: Showed composure under pressure to guide Nepal’s innings.
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Kushal Malla: His 30 at a strike rate gave the innings much-needed momentum.
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Kushal Bhurtel: A standout all-round showing — impactful with the ball and key in the field.
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Dipendra Singh Airee: While he didn’t dominate, his presence gave stability in the lower order.
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Akeal Hosein: Though captain and a key figure for WI, his side faltered in the face of strong Nepal bowling.
📌 Why This Match Matters: WI vs Nepal Series Context
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This series marks the first-ever bilateral T20I series between West Indies cricket team and Nepal national cricket team.
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Nepal’s victory over West Indies vs Nepal in this WI vs NEP game is historic — a major boost for their cricketing ambitions.
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With names like Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Nepal is proving they can challenge higher-ranked teams.
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For West Indies, this result is a warning — even as Akeal Hosein leads a newer squad, they are not invincible.
✅ Short Recap & Call to Action
Nepal vs West Indies 1st T20I ended in a sensational upset: NEP beat WI by 19 runs. Thanks to solid batting by Rohit Paudel and Kushal Malla, plus match-winning bowling from Kushal Bhurtel, Nepal achieved a momentous win.
Stay tuned for match 2 of the West Indies vs Nepal series — we’ll bring you live updates, scorecards, key stats, and expert analysis
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