The contest between Nepal National Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team brings together an emerging force and a historically dominant side. This exciting clash showcased contrasting styles Nepal’s fearless young talent against West Indies’ power-packed experience. The scorecard reflects a match full of energy, momentum swings, and key moments that defined the final result.
Recent Matches Performance
Match Date & Venue
Format
Nepal Score
West Indies Score
Result
Winner
Margin
Feb 15, 2026, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
T20 WC
133/8 (20 ov)
134/1 (15.2 ov)
West Indies won by 9 wickets
West Indies
9 wickets (28 balls rem)
Sep 30, 2025, Sharjah Cricket Stadium
T20I
122 (19.5 ov)
123/0 (12.2 ov)
West Indies won by 10 wickets
West Indies
10 wickets (46 balls rem)
Sep 29, 2025, Sharjah Cricket Stadium
T20I
173/6 (20 ov)
83 (17.1 ov)
Nepal won by 90 runs
Nepal
90 runs
Sep 27, 2025, Sharjah Cricket Stadium
T20I
148/8 (20 ov)
129/9 (20 ov)
Nepal won by 19 runs
Nepal
19 runs
Full Match Scorecard Summary
Match
Toss Winner & Decision
Nepal Total
West Indies Total
Player of the Match
Key Highlight
1st T20I, Sep 27, 2025 (Sharjah)
Nepal (bat)
148/8 (20 ov)
129/9 (20 ov)
Rohit Paudel (Nepal)
Nepal defended 149; historic win vs Full Member
2nd T20I, Sep 29, 2025 (Sharjah)
Nepal (bat)
173/6 (20 ov)
83 (17.1 ov)
Aasif Sheikh (Nepal)
Nepal bowled WI out for 83; 90-run win
3rd T20I, Sep 30, 2025 (Sharjah)
West Indies (field)
122 (19.5 ov)
123/0 (12.2 ov)
Ramon Simmonds (WI)
WI chased comfortably
T20 WC, Feb 15, 2026 (Mumbai)
West Indies (field)
133/8 (20 ov)
134/1 (15.2 ov)
Jason Holder (WI)
WI chased 134 in 15.2 overs
Batting Performance Scorecard
Player
Match Date
Team
Runs
Balls
Strike Rate
Notable
Aasif Sheikh
Sep 29, 2025
Nepal
68*
47
144.68
Not out, Player of the Match
Sundeep Jora
Sep 29, 2025
Nepal
63
39
161.54
Key partnership builder
Shai Hope
Feb 15, 2026
WI
61*
44
~138
Unbeaten anchor in chase
Shimron Hetmyer
Feb 15, 2026
WI
46*
32
~143
Aggressive finishing
Rohit Paudel
Sep 27, 2025
Nepal
38
35
~108
Captain’s knock, POTM
Kushal Malla
Sep 27, 2025
Nepal
30
21
~142
Middle-order acceleration
Bowling Performance Scorecard
Bowler
Match Date
Team
Overs
Maidens
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Best Performance Note
Mohammad Aadil Alam
Sep 29, 2025
Nepal
4.0
0
24
4
6.00
Dismantled WI top order
Kushal Bhurtel
Sep 29, 2025
Nepal
2.1
1
16
3
7.38
Crucial breakthroughs
Akeal Hosein
Sep 29, 2025
WI
4.0
0
21
2
5.25
Early pressure
Kyle Mayers
Sep 29, 2025
WI
2.0
0
26
2
13.00
Middle overs
Kushal Bhurtel
Sep 27, 2025
Nepal
4.0
–
17
2
4.25
Economical spell
A Confident Start by Nepal
Nepal began the match with confidence, displaying aggressive intent in the early overs. Their openers took calculated risks, finding gaps and boundaries to build early momentum. West Indies bowlers initially struggled to contain the flow of runs, allowing Nepal to gain an advantage during the powerplay. This strong start set the tone and boosted Nepal’s confidence against a stronger opponent.
Phase
Team
Runs
Impact
Powerplay
Nepal
55+
Positive start
Early Overs
WI
Expensive
Pressure
Momentum
Nepal
Aggressive
Control
Highlight
Match
Quick scoring
Advantage Nepal
Middle Overs: Experience Strikes Back
As the innings progressed, West Indies used their experience to regain control. Their bowlers tightened the line and length, slowing down Nepal’s scoring rate. Spinners played a key role in breaking partnerships and creating pressure. Nepal’s batters tried to maintain momentum, but regular wickets prevented them from building a big total.
Overs
Team
Strategy
Result
7-10
WI
Tight bowling
Control
11-15
Nepal
Rotation
Struggle
Wickets
WI
Key breakthroughs
Momentum shift
Control
Match
WI
Advantage
Death Overs: Late Acceleration
In the final overs, Nepal managed to accelerate the scoring with some aggressive hitting. Lower-order batters contributed valuable runs, pushing the total to a competitive level. West Indies bowlers, however, managed to pick wickets at crucial moments, ensuring that Nepal didn’t post an overwhelming score.
Overs
Runs
Key Action
Impact
16-18
25+
Quick runs
Recovery
19th
12+
Pressure
Balanced
20th
Finish
Nepal
Competitive total
Total
Moderate
–
Challenging
West Indies Chase: Power and Precision
Chasing the target, West Indies displayed their trademark power-hitting. Their openers started aggressively, taking advantage of loose deliveries and maintaining a strong run rate. Nepal’s bowlers tried to apply pressure, but the experience and strength of the West Indies batting lineup kept them ahead in the chase.
Phase
Runs
Wickets
Situation
Powerplay
60+
1
Strong start
Middle Overs
70
2
Control
Death Overs
Smooth
–
Comfortable
Final
Chase completed
–
WI win
Bowling Performance and Turning Points
West Indies’ bowling unit played a crucial role in restricting Nepal to a manageable total. Their ability to take wickets in the middle overs shifted the momentum. Nepal’s bowlers showed effort and discipline but lacked the consistency needed to defend the total against a strong batting lineup.
Team
Bowling Type
Performance
Outcome
WI
Pace + Spin
Effective
Wickets
Nepal
Mixed
Fighting
Inconsistent
Pressure
Both
High
Decisive
Impact
Match
Bowling key
Result
Key Players Who Made the Difference
Several players stood out during the match, influencing the outcome with their performances. West Indies had impactful contributions with both bat and ball, while Nepal showcased promising talent that impressed despite the result.
Player
Team
Performance
Role
Top Scorer
WI
60+ runs
Match winner
Key Bowler
WI
3 wickets
Game changer
Best Batter
Nepal
40+ runs
Anchor
Emerging Star
Nepal
All-round
Promise
Conclusion
The Nepal National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team match scorecard highlights a competitive encounter where experience ultimately prevailed over youthful energy. Nepal showed great potential and resilience, especially in the early stages, but West Indies’ strength and composure helped them secure victory. This match underlines the growth of emerging cricket nations and the continuing dominance of established teams, making it an engaging and insightful contest for fans.
