NEP vs WI, Preview | Path to World Cup begins as Nepal and Windies seek answers in maiden series
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Nepal and the West Indies will lock horns with each other in the first T20I of the three-match series, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday, September 27. This game will also be the first-ever T20I clash between Nepal and the West Indies since the former made their debut.
Nepal have been through a mixed kind of form in their last five T20Is, with two wins and three defeats. They are coming off a 34-run defeat against Scotland, following two consecutive wins. Earlier, they lost to Kuwait and the Netherlands. Now, Rohit Paudel’s men will look forward to gearing up for their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is just a couple of months away.
On the other hand, the West Indies haven’t been through an expected run of form in their last five games, with four defeats and only one win. They are coming off a 1-2 defeat in the three-match series against Pakistan in July and August. Before that, they faced two consecutive defeats against Australia in the T20I series. The Caribbean side will also strengthen its preparations for the prestigious cricket biennial next year.
NEP: L L W W L
WI: L L L W L
Nepal and the West Indies haven’t faced each other in the T20 internationals, so it will be the first clash between them in their head-to-head rivalry. So, both teams will eye getting a lead with a win in this game.
The Sharjah strip is expected to be dry, low-bouncing, and traditionally favourable for spinners with some grip under lights. The outfield is quick here, but the boundaries are short, square of the wicket.
The weather in Sharjah is expected to be clear, with the temperatures hovering around 33 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Dew might play a crucial role in the second innings, making the run chase comparatively easy.
It will be the series opener of the three-match T20I series between Nepal and the West Indies, so both teams will aim to field their best playing XI in this game. They will look forward to putting their best foot forward to start with a win in the series.
Nepal XI: Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Paudel (C), Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Shahab Alam, Sompal Kami.
West Indies XI: Ackeem Auguste, Amir Jangoo (WK), Keacy Carty, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (C), Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder, Karima Gore, Shamar Springer, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds.
The first T20I of the three-match series between Nepal and West Indies, will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
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