HIGHLIGHTS Nepal vs West Indies, Nepal and West Indies in UAE 3 T20I Series 2025, 2nd T20- Result, Scorecard

The West Indies are looking to bounce back in the series after losing the first match to Nepal. With Kyle Mayers and Jewel Andrew opening the batting, they'll aim to chase down Nepal's total and keep the series alive. Nepal, on the other hand, is riding high after their historic win and will look to seal the series with another victory. Dipendra Singh Airee will bowl the first over for Nepal.

…THE RUN CHASE…

Chasing 174 to level the series, the West Indies have a challenge ahead. Nepal, buoyed by their strong finish with the bat, will be confident of defending this total. So, who are you backing to take this one? We’ll find out shortly. Join us after the break for the second innings.

Jason Holder is up for a chat. He praised Nepal's batting performance, saying they applied themselves well and put his team under pressure, setting up an exciting run chase. Holder noted that the pitch had improved since the previous match, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely and a true bounce. He believes 170 is a par score in T20s and is confident that his team has a good chance of chasing it down.

The West Indies started strongly with the ball, keeping things tight through the first half of the innings. However, the final five overs saw them lose control, as Nepal’s batters went on the attack. Skipper Akeal Hosein was the standout performer with two wickets, while Blades chipped in with one. Kyle Mayers, tasked with the final over, managed to pick up a couple of late wickets, but overall, it was a below-par effort from the Men in Maroon.

An impressive batting performance from Nepal helps them to post a competitive total of 173/6 in their allotted 20 overs. After choosing to bat first, they found themselves in early trouble at 43/3 in the seventh over. However, a brilliant 100-run partnership between Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora for the fourth wicket turned the innings around. The duo initially took a cautious approach, stabilizing the innings before shifting gears in the latter overs. Jora was the aggressor, smashing 63 off just 39 balls, while Sheikh played the anchor role, finishing unbeaten on 68. Towards the end, Aadil Alam provided a late flourish with a quickfire 11, helping Nepal cross the 170-mark and finish strongly.

Kyle Mayers to Aadil Ansari, OUT!  An easy decision for the umpire to give. On a length around middle and off, Aadil Ansari steps across and goes for the flick but misses out. Gets hit on the front pad, right in front of the stumps. A gentle appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Nepal ends with 173 for 6.

Kyle Mayers to Aadil Ansari, FOUR! Edged and gone for four. On a length wide of off, Aadil Ansari swings for all money, gets an outside edge that flies past the right of the keeper for a boundary towards the third man region.

Kyle Mayers to Aasif Sheikh, TWO WIDES! Full and wide down the leg, Aasif Sheikh misses out on the flick. The ball goes back to Amir Jangoo behind the stumps and he throws it towards the bowler at the non-striker's end. Kyle Mayers fails to gather this clean and the batters run one.

Kyle Mayers to Aadil Ansari, Too full around off, Aadil Ansari drives this to extra cover for one.

Kyle Mayers to Aadil Ansari, SIX! HIGH AND HANDSOME! On a length around middle and leg, Aadil Ansari steps across and slogs this powerfully towards the mid-wicket region for a huge six.

Kyle Mayers to Aadil Ansari, TWO LEG BYE! Bumper, around off, Aadil Ansari goes forth ehook but misses. The ball hits him on the grill and deflects towards short third. The batters take one but a wild throw from the fielder towards the bowler's end allows the batters to take the second. The physio comes out, have a check on the batter and gives him an all-clear to continue batting.

Aadil Ansari walks out next.

Kyle Mayers to Gulshan Jha, OUT! TRAPPED IN FRONT! On a length, in the line of stumps, Gulshan Jha looks to swing across and misses out. The ball hits Jha on the back leg and just an appeal was enough for the umpire to raise his finger. Gulshan Jha goes back for 6(6).

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, SIX! Lost the mojo? What were we talking about? Hold it, says Aasif Sheikh. Pitched-up wide of off, Aasif Sheikh plants his back foot deep inside the crease and slices this up and over the fence towards the deep point region for a biggie.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Full and going away from the batter. Aasif Sheikh swings and misses out. Aasif looks to hve lost his mojo in the last few over with Jora going good guns on the other end for the majority of the middle phase of the Nepal innings..

The physio has quickly assessed the situation and given Gulsan Jha the all-clear, and he appears ready to continue batting.

Jason Holder to Gulshan Jha, LEG BYE! Bumper on middle and off, Gulshan Jha looks for the hook but misses out. The ball bumps into the side of the helmet and lobs towards backward point for a sleg bye.

Jason Holder to Gulshan Jha, Change of pace from Holder outfoxes Jha as he swings early and gets beaten.

Jason Holder to Gulshan Jha, SIX! STUNNING FROM JHA! Full and wide of off, Gulshan Jha stays leg side to the deliver, opens the face of his bat and slices this up and over the deep point fence for a biggie.

Jason Holder to Gulshan Jha, WIDE! Full and way too wide outside off, Gulshan Jha leaves it. Wided.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Low full toss on middle and leg, Aasif Sheikh flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Jediah Blades to Gulshan Jha, Good length around off, Gulshan Jha gets down on a knee and looks to slog sweep his but fails to get bat on ball again.

Jediah Blades to Gulshan Jha, Full and wide of off, Gulshan Jha swings for the stands but misses out.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, OUT! Well, Nepal will feel they have got on the wrong side of this decision regarding a no-ball. On a length around off, Sundeep Jora swings early, gets it away off the bottom of his bat and straight to the fielder at long on. The on-field umpire asks the batter to stay as they look to confirm the no-ball for overstepping. It was touch and go from the bowler but the umpire gives it OUT.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, SIX! Plus one for Jora as he drags his tally from 4 to 5 in terms of sixes hit in this game. Short-pitched, around middle and off, Sundeep Jora pulls this right out of the middle of his bat and sends this on the other side of the ropes for a huge six.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, SIX! Make it four biggies for Jora. On a length around middle and off, Sundeep Jora plants his front foot away from the line of the delivery and slogs this up and over the fence towards the long on region for a huge six.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, Full and wide outside off, Sundeep Jora looks for a reverse scoop but misses out.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, A good yorker on off, Sundeep Jora pushes this out around cover for one.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, A single to AS as he lofts a fuller one around sweeper cover for one.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Short and wide around off, Aasif Sheikh looks to pull this but misses out.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, FIFTY FOR JORA! Pitched-up on the pads, Sundeep Jora shuffles across and flicks this, from in front of the stumps towards fine leg for one.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, SIX! Another towering six for Sundeep Jora, he hits his third biggie of the game so far. Good length, off-cutter, around off, Sundeep Jora picks it up, stands still and slogs this up and over the long on fence for a biggie.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, Full and wide outside off, Sundeep Jora gives it a wild heave, looking to clear the fence around long off but misses out.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, WIDE! Full and wide outside off, Jora leaves it. Wided.

Kyle Mayers to Sundeep Jora, Good length on middle and off, Sundeep Jora slogs this but fails to get underneath it, and that probably saves him. The ball lands in front of long on and the batters take one.

Kyle Mayers to Sundeep Jora, Good length on the pads, Sundeep Jora clips this off the inside of his bat towards deep backward square for two more.

Kyle Mayers to Sundeep Jora, Good length on the pads, Sundeep Jora leans over it and glances this through mid-wicket for two. Converting one into a double has been the hallmark of Nepal side in the series so far.

Kyle Mayers to Aasif Sheikh, Good length on the pads, Aasif Sheikh flicks this to deep square for one.

Kyle Mayers to Aasif Sheikh, SIX! The sound of the bat confirms that this is a mighty blow from Aasif Sheikh, with the ball sailing over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region. Short one attempted by Mayers but at a gentle pace and Aasif Sheikh makes full use of it with a crisp pull.

Kyle Mayers to Sundeep Jora, Good length onto the pads, Sundeep Jora flicks this to fine leg for one.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Poor from the batter as this could have been smashed anywhere around the park. Short and wide outside off, Aasif Sheikh slashes hard at it but swipes under it. The ball goes past him for another dot.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, WIDE! Fuller one, wide down the leg this time. Aasif Sheikh leaves it. Wided.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Back of a length, angling across, Aasif Sheikh swings at it but misses out once again.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, WIDE! Harsh on the bowler as this was touch and go with the tram line. Too full and wide outside off. Aasif Sheikh leaves it. Umpire calls it wide to the bowler's surprise.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Swing and miss. Fuller around off, Aasif Sheikh looks to slog this one but gets beaten.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, COMICAL FROM WINDIES! Back of a length around off, Sundeep Jora mistimes the pull and the ball spoons around short cover. Akeal Hosein, at cover, left it for the bowler and Jediah Blades, in his follow-through, left it for his skipper. None called for it and the ball lands in between the feiler for one.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, Pitched-up around off, Sundeep Jora leans onto it and drives this well, keeping it grounded all along. The ball is fielded by extra cover fielder.

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, Full and wide outside off, Sundeep Jora shuffles across and goes for the scoop but fails to get any sort of connection.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Pushed through on the pads, Sundeep Jora nudges this gently through mid-wicket for one.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Fired one onto the pads, Sundeep Jora glances this through square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller on the pads, Aasif Sheikh sweeps this off the toe of his bat towards deep square for one. Aasif was looking to keep this ground but it went in the air but in the empty pocket over square leg.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Quicker one, around off, Sundeep Jora cuts this off his back foot for a single towards deep point.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, SIX! Jora gives it a full monty and he clears the fence with ease. Flighted around middle and off, Sundeep Jora puts on the dancing shoes and swings at it. Connects right out of the middle of his bat and the ball has sailed over the fence towards the cow corner region for a biggie.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up, on middle and off, Aasif Sheikh moves away from the stumps and punches this down to long off for a single.

Fabian Allen to Aasif Sheikh, Short and wide of off, Aasif Sheikh rocks onto his back foot and punches this to sweeper cover for a single. Aasif Sheikh moves to 51 off 35.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Swept the fuller one around leg well to long leg. A single adds to the tally of Jora.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Too full around off, Sundeep Jora goes for the reverse sweep but misses out.

Fabian Allen to Aasif Sheikh, FIFTY FOR AASIF! Tossed up around middle and leg, Aasif Sheikh rolls his wrists and flicks this through mid on for a single to bring up his half-century.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Quicker one, on the pads, Sundeep Jora flicks this through square leg for one.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, SIX! That's massive from the bat of Jora. The first six of the Nepal innings come off the bat of Sundeep Jora. Tossed up around middle and leg, Sundeep Jora clears his front foot from the line of it and slogs this up and over the fence towards the deep mid-wicket region for a huge six.

Akeal Hosein to Sundeep Jora, Short and wide of off, Sundeep Jora smashes this through mid off for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up around off, Aasif Sheikh guides this towards the left of point and takes a quick single.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up, much slower from the Windies skipper, on off. Aasif Sheikh gets it edged off the outside towards point for no run.

Akeal Hosein to Sundeep Jora, A touch fuller on middle and leg, Sundeep Jora pushes this through mid on for one.

Akeal Hosein to Sundeep Jora, Quicker one at a flatter trajectory on off, Sundeep Jora defends this off his front foot.

Akeal Hosein to Sundeep Jora, Darted around middle and off, Sundeep Jora defends this out.

Fabian Allen to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! A boundary from the bat Aasif Sheikh. Aasif has looked comfortable out in the middle so far. Tossed up, drifting down the leg. Aasif Sheikh steps across and sweeps this all along the carpet through the square leg region for four runs.

Fabian Allen to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller on middle and off, Aasif Sheikh defends this off his front foot.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Short and wide of off, Sundeep Jora rocks back and smashes this through extra cover for a single.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Quicker one on middle and off, Sundeep Jora smashes this back to the bowler off his back foot.

Fabian Allen to Sundeep Jora, Floated on off, Sundeep Jora keeps it away towards the leg side.

Fabian Allen to Aasif Sheikh, Short of a length on off, Aasif Sheikh smashes this to mid off and takes one.

DRINKS BREAK! Nepal have done well to settle into a good rhythm after losing three wickets early. Aasif Sheikh is looking in good touch and Sundeep Jora is giving him good support at the other end. The duo will look to bat deep and take the score past 150. West Indies will hope to keep chipping away with regular wickets and keep the scoring in check.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up on off. Pushed to long-off for a single.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Full and drifted down the leg. Jora sweeps it to short fine leg for one.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Fuller than a length, around off. Sundeep Jora drives it on the up and beats the extra cover fielder for a cracking boundary.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Floated on off. Aasif Sheikh eases this to long-off for a single.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Flatter on off. Jora knocks this to long-on for one.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up full, around off. Driven to sweeper cover for a single.

Zishan Motara to Sundeep Jora, FOUR MORE! NICELY DONE! Flatter and drifted down the leg. Sundeep Jora helps the pull to the long leg region for another easy boundary.

Zishan Motara to Sundeep Jora, FOUR! BANG! Tossed up full, just outside off. Sundeep Jora sits low and dispatches it to the cow-corner region for a powerful boundary.

Zishan Motara to Sundeep Jora, Fuller and quicker, around off. Sundeep Jora reaches for it and bunts into the off-side.

Zishan Motara to Aasif Sheikh, Flighted delivery on off, tapped to the left of covers for a quick single.

Zishan Motara to Aasif Sheikh, Good length delivery on the stumps, defended to covers by prodding forward.

Zishan Motara to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! Zishan Motara is greeted in style! Floated full, and outside off. Aasif Sheikh drills it hard and toward the deep extra cover region for a cracking boundary.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Flatter and quicker, just outside off. Sundeep Jora blocks into the off-side.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up on off. Pushed to long-off for one.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! LOVELY! Floated full, outside off. Aasif Sheikh prods forward and hits it inside out toward the deep extra cover region for a glorious boundary.

Navin Bidaisee to Sundeep Jora, Tossed up around off. Jora drives it uppishly to long-off for a single.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Flatter, around off. Cut away to deep point for one.

Navin Bidaisee to Aasif Sheikh, Flighted full, on off. Aasif Sheikh pushes it back to the bowler.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, Length ball, around off. Jora strokes into covers.

Jason Holder to Sundeep Jora, WIDE! Sharp short ball on the off-stump line but this is well over the batter. Sundeep Jora lets it go. Wide signaled.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Aasif Sheikh slaps it to deep cover for one.

Sundeep Jora walks in at number 5.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, OUT! RUN-OUT! A bit of a mix-up and Nepal lose their third. Back of a length delivery, just outside off. Aasif Sheikh rides the bounce and dabs this toward the backward point. The batter looks to take the run, but Malla is sent back. Motara picks the ball quickly and throws to Holder at the bowler's end, who takes it cleanly and hits the stumps. Malla is short to get back, and the Asian side lose their third wicket.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller than a good length, around off. Aasif Sheikh gets on the front foot and strokes it to deep extra cover for a couple.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, WIDE! Goes full and angling down the leg. Aasif Sheikh plays and misses. Wide given.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Length ball, on off. Aasif Sheikh gets forward and dabs it to backward point.

Jason Holder to Kushal Malla, Pitched full, on off. Kushal Malla eases the drive through covers for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! A third boundary in the over! Tossed up full, around off. Aasif Sheikh lifts it over the mid-off region and closes the Powerplay with another boundary.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Malla, Flatter again, around off. Kushal Malla knocks it past the bowler, toward long-on for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Malla, Flatter, around off. Kushal Malla punches this to mid-off.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up on the middle and leg. Pushed toward wide mid-on for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR MORE! PUT AWAY! Flatter and quicker outside off. Aasif Sheikh stays back and cuts it hard through the point region for back to back boundaries.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Floated full, on off. Aasif Sheikh takes the aerial route and lofts it nicely toward the wide long-off region for a lovely boundary.

Jason Holder to Kushal Malla, High full toss on off. Kushal Malla is surprised by it and knocks it back at Holder.

Jason Holder to Kushal Malla, Yorker length delivery in the blockhole. Malla jams into the leg side.

Jason Holder to Kushal Malla, FOUR! UP AND AWAY! Fuller than a good length, on off. Malla lifts it cleanly over the bowler and toward the straightish long-on region. One bounce and over the ropes for four runs.

Jason Holder to Kushal Malla, Good length delivery on off. Malla defends forward.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller than a good length, outside off. Aasif Sheikh looks to drive, gets the inside edge to short fine leg for one.

Jason Holder to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! Holder is greeted in style! Half volley, outside off. Aasif Sheikh leans into it and drives it nicely through covers for a lovely boundary.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller in length, on off. Aasif Sheikh looks to drive through covers but gets the inside edge that rolls toward mid-wicket for one.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Malla, Length ball, on off. Malla knocks this to long-on for one.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Malla, Flatter, around off. Kushal Malla punches it to mid-off.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Akeal Hosein gets his counterpart! Tosses it on a length, angled into the middle and leg stump line. Rohit Paudel looks to hack it across the line but misses. The ball goes through and crashes into the stumps. Nepal lose their skipper for just 3 and are two down in quick time.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Another arm ball, sliding into middle. Rohit Paudel makes room and cuts it to point.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Flatter arm ball, on off. Rohit Paudel cuts this to the mid-off fielder.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Length ball, on the leg pole. Aasif Sheikh looks to flick through the leg side but misses and wears on the pad. The ball rolls toward point. Half an appeal from Blades is turned down.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Bowls it full and moves away, around off. Aasif Sheikh looks to drive and misses.

Jediah Blades to Rohit Paudel, Fuller than a length, nips back into the leg pole. Rohit Paudel works it to long leg region for a single.

Jediah Blades to Rohit Paudel, Lands it on a length, on off. Rohit Paudel blocks it to short cover.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Pitched full, around off. Aasif Sheikh strokes it to wide mid-off for a single.

Jediah Blades to Rohit Paudel, Low full toss, tails back into the middle. Paudel flicks it toward mid-wicket and takes one.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Flat, drifted down the leg. Rohit Paudel tucks it to short fine leg for one.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Tad short, around off. Paudel steers it to point.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Flatter on off. Rohit Paudel defends from the crease.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Tosses it full, on off. Rohit Paudel prods and defends.

Rohit Paudel walks in at number 3.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, OUT! LBW! Akeal Hosein strikes! Appeal from the bowler and up goes the finger! Arm ball, sliding into the middle and leg stump line. Kushal Bhurtel tries to work it through the leg side but misses and is trapped in front. Kushal Bhurtel decides against the review and has to walk back. Nepal are rocked early.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tosses it on a length, just outside off. Dabbed toward backward point region for one.

Akeal Hosein will share the attack.

Jediah Blades to Kushal Bhurtel, Hard length delivery, on the middle and leg. Kushal Bhurtel gets behind the line and defends into the leg side.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Keeps it on a length, on off. Aasif Sheikh runs it down to deep third for one.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, Fuller than a length, on the leg. Aasif Sheikh turns it to short mid-wicket.

Jediah Blades to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! EASY PICKINGS! Length ball, on the pad. Aasif Sheikh helps this to fine leg for four runs.

Jediah Blades to Kushal Bhurtel, TWO WIDES! Fuller than a length and swings down the leg. Kushal Bhurtel swings and misses. Amir Jangoo gets a hand and stops the ball, keeping it to wide and a run.

Jediah Blades to Kushal Bhurtel, Nepal are away! On a length, swings back into the middle. Kushal Bhurtel turns it off the inner half toward deep backward square leg for a couple.

Jediah Blades to Kushal Bhurtel, Blades lands it on a hard length, on off. Kushal Bhurtel is behind the line in defence.

The stage is set for the start of the 2nd T20I! Nepal's openers, Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh, are walking out onto the field, ready to face the West Indies. Jediah Blades is preparing to bowl the first over, marking the beginning of the match.

Ian Bishop's pitch report highlights the favorable conditions for cricket, with a pleasantly cool evening and a dry, hard surface. The pitch's sheen suggests that wrist spinners may occasionally get some grip, but overall, batters are expected to thrive. Bishop predicts a high-scoring game, with more runs than the 148 scored in the first T20 International, provided batters play sensibly. With no dew in the opening match, the stage is set for an exciting contest if the trend continues.

Akeal Hosein, the skipper of the West Indies, says that they would have batted first as well, but adds that it’s a good pitch to do both. Shares that they want to understand and adapt the conditions well, and need to do the right things. He is pleased with the younger guys and hopes for it to continue. Ends by adding that they have made two changes with Obed McCoy and Ramon Simmonds missing out. In comes Zishan Motara for his debut and Jediah Blades.

Nepal's captain, Rohit Paudel, has decided to bat first, citing that the conditions favor his team's batting approach. He's proud of his team's recent performance, which brought joy to their fans back home. Paudel expects a score of 150-160 to be competitive on this wicket. Due to a forced change, Mohammad Aadil Alam will replace Nandan Yadav in the lineup.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Kyle Mayers, Amir Jangoo (WK), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (C), Jediah Blades, Zishan Motara.

Nepal (Playing XI) - Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Aadil Ansari, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi.

TOSS - Nepal won the toss and they have decided to BAT first.

The West Indies had their moments in the first game, especially with the ball. Jason Holder and Navin Bidaisee were standout performers, claiming seven wickets between them to restrict Nepal to under 150. However, the chase faltered despite useful cameos from Amir Jangoo, Ackeem Auguste, Fabian Allen, and Akeal Hosein. Bidaisee top-scored with 22, but the inexperienced batting lineup ultimately fell short. So, can the West Indies level the series and set up a decider, or will Nepal make history with an unassailable 2-0 lead? We’ll find out soon enough. Toss and team news coming up shortly. Stay tuned.

In the first T20I, Nepal posted a competitive total of 148, thanks to key contributions from Rohit Paudel, Kushal Malla, and Gulshan Jha. Their bowlers then rose to the occasion as Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, and Lalit Rajbanshi delivered disciplined spells to secure a 19-run win. Now, the Asian side will be hoping for a repeat performance to notch a landmark series win against a full-member Test-playing nation.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of the second T20I in the three-match series between Nepal and the West Indies, from the iconic Sharjah Stadium in the UAE. With a historic win in the opening match, Nepal have taken a 1-0 lead and now stands just one victory away from sealing the series. The Men in Maroon, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back and keep the contest alive.

... MATCHDAY ...

27th September will go down as a red-letter day in the history of Nepalese cricket. Regardless of the result, it was always going to be a special occasion for the Asian nation as they embarked on their first-ever bilateral series against a full-member side. But a victory for Rohit Paudel and his men made it all the more historic. That result has now left Akeal Hosein and Co. in need of a strong response when the two teams meet again at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium for the second T20I. After being asked to bat first, Nepal posted 148, a total that looked par at the halfway stage. However, their spinners tightened the screws, and the West Indies fell short by 19 runs. It was an uninspiring batting display from the visitors, with players getting starts but failing to convert, compounded by a couple of run-outs that only made matters worse. Another trial by spin is expected, and the onus will be on Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, and Keacy Carty to step up. Jason Holder and leggie Navin Bidaisee spearheaded the bowling charge, with Akeal Hosein also chipping in, but fielding remains an area that demands immediate improvement. Speaking of fielding, Nepal were sharp in that department for the most part, though there were a couple of lapses towards the end. Much like the West Indies, their batting was also a case of starts without conversions, but with Rohit Paudel and Kushal Malla leading the way, those contributions proved enough on the night. Nepal will, however, hope for a stronger showing from their opening pair of Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh to set the tone. With the ball, it was a collective effort from the spin unit of Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Rohit Paudel, and Kushal Bhurtel, before Karan KC sealed the deal at the death. The experienced Sompal Kami was taken apart and will be eager to bounce back. All in all, Nepal will look to build on their dream start, with history beckoning as they aim for a first-ever series win against a full-member nation. The West Indies, on the other hand, will be desperate to prove their pedigree and force a decider. Another intriguing contest awaits us at Sharjah.