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Nepal Seals 2-0 T20I Series Win Over West Indies With Record 90-Run Rout

The win set multiple T20I benchmarks, propelling Nepal toward October World Cup qualifying with fresh momentum.

Overview

  • Nepal posted 173/6 in Sharjah built on a 100-run stand as Aasif Sheikh finished 68 not out and Sundeep Jora hit 63.
  • West Indies were bundled for 83 in 17.1 overs, with Mohammad Aadil Alam taking 4-24 and Kushal Bhurtel 3-16.
  • The 90-run margin is the biggest by an Associate over a Full Member in men’s T20Is, and West Indies’ 83 is the lowest full-member total against an Associate.
  • The result delivers Nepal’s first-ever bilateral series victory over an ICC Full Member, securing a 2-0 lead with one match remaining.
  • Captain Rohit Paudel eyes a 3-0 sweep and a springboard into next month’s Asia-Pacific qualifier in Oman, while West IndiesAkeal Hosein acknowledged his team’s struggles to meet international standards.