NEP vs WI 1st T20I Results

6:31 PM IST Right then, that's it from this exciting contest between Nepal and the West Indies. Nepal caused an upset and defeated the Windies by 19 runs. The next game of this bilateral series will be played on 29th Sept 2025 at 2.30 pm GMT. You can tune in an hour early for the pre-match buildup. Cheers for now.

6:30 PM IST Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed his delight at winning the Player of the Match award and beating a Test-playing nation for the first time. He felt that a score of 150-160 was par on the pitch, and his team matched West Indies' intensity 80-90 percent. Paudel praised the spinners for their brilliant performance and dedicated the award to those who lost their lives in recent tragic events. He thanked the fans and emphasized that this win is just the beginning. With a clear mindset to win the series, Paudel cautioned against complacency, urging his team to stay grounded and focus on the next challenge.

6:23 PM IST West Indies captain Akeal Hosein praised both teams for playing good cricket, but acknowledged that his team fell short. He felt the target was decent and the pitch was good, but the Windies gave away about 15 runs too many. Hosein highlighted the importance of setting a platform for his batters to build on, which would allow them to finish the game. He also commended Nepal's fielding, particularly the two crucial run-outs, and acknowledged Nepal's talent and skill.

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6:20 PM IST Kushal Bhurtel of Nepal expressed his happiness after Nepal's historic win against West Indies, a team considered one of the toughest in T20 cricket. He enjoys contributing to the team with both bat and ball. Bhurtel acknowledged the critical situation in Nepal and the excitement this win would bring to fans in Nepal and Dubai. He credited the bowlers for their outstanding performance, noting that a total of 140-150 was expected to be sufficient against the less experienced West Indies side. This win marked Nepal's first victory against a Test nation, adding to Bhurtel's joy

6:12 PM IST Earlier, Nepal was restricted to 148/8 in 20 overs after losing the toss in the series opener against West Indies. Nepal struggled, losing two wickets in the Powerplay at 34/2. Rohit Paudel top-scored with 38 off 35 deliveries, while Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, and Dipendra Singh Airee also contributed. However, Jason Holder (4/20) and Navin Bidaisee (3/29) dismantled Nepal's batting order, holding them to a modest total at the halfway stage.