Pokhara, September 27 | The historic T20I series between the Nepali national cricket team and the West Indies is set to begin today with the first match. This highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE, starting at 8:15 PM Nepal Standard Time. Under the captaincy of Rohit Kumar Paudel, the Nepali team is prepared to face the formidable West Indies side. During a press conference on Friday, both teams expressed their confidence in winning the series. Captain Paudel stated, “We have come to the UAE to win this series,” highlighting the team’s high ambitions. This series marks a significant moment for Nepali cricket, as it is the first international T20I series between the two nations, providing Nepal with a chance to make history and showcase its talent on a global stage.
The Nepali squad includes Rohit Kumar Paudel (Captain), Dipendra Singh Airee (Vice-Captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Aasif Sheikh, Aadil Alam, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sandeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, and Sahab Alam. The West Indies team, led by captain Akeal Hosein, features a mix of experienced and promising young players such as Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Akeem Auguste, Navin Bidais, Jedidah Blades, KC Carty, Karima Gore, Jason Holder, Aamir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Zishan Motara, Ramon Symmonds, and Shammar Springer. This series is a crucial opportunity for Nepal to demonstrate its progress and strengthen its position in the world of cricket. The remaining two matches of the series are scheduled for September 29 and 30 (October 13 and 14 as per the original text), which further increases the series’ importance. With both teams asserting their intent to win, the matches are expected to be intensely competitive and exciting for fans.
