Nepal shocked the cricket world by defeating West Indies in the first T20 International of the three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 27 September 2025. This was Nepal’s first-ever victory against a Full ICC Member nation, making it a historic moment for Nepali cricket.
Nepal batted first and scored 148/8 in 20 overs.
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Captain Rohit Paudel top-scored with 38 runs.
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Kushal Malla added a valuable 30 runs.
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West Indies bowler Jason Holder was outstanding, taking 4 wickets for 20 runs.
West Indies Batting
In reply, West Indies were restricted to 129/9 in 20 overs.
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Their batting line-up struggled against disciplined Nepali bowling.
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Naveen Bidaissey shone with both bat and ball, scoring 22 runs and also taking 3 wickets.
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None of the West Indies batters could build a big partnership.
Why It’s Special
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This was Nepal’s first series against a Full Member nation, and they started with a win.
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Every Nepali bowler contributed, and the team showed excellent fielding and teamwork.
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The victory gave Nepal confidence to compete at the highest level of international cricket.
Player of the Match
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Rohit Paudel was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings and leadership.
Nepal now lead the three-match series 1-0, and fans are excited to see how the team performs in the remaining games.
