Nepal wins Unity Cup T20 Series, celebrates historic victory over West Indies

Kathmandu, Sept 30: Nepal has won the Unity Cup T20 series with one match still to play, following a commanding 90-run win over two-time T20 world cup champions West Indies.

The match took place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates late night of September 29 , where Nepal delivered an all-round performance. Nepal had also won the first match on Monday by 19 runs, marking a historic first-ever win over the West Indies.

Batting first after winning the toss, Nepal scored 173 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Opener Asif Sheikh was not out with 68 runs from 47 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes. Sandeep Jora added 63 runs from 39 balls with five sixes and three fours. Mohammad Adil Alam contributed 11 runs.

In reply, the West Indies struggled from the start and were all out for just 83 runs in 17.1 overs. Jason Holder was the top scorer with 21 runs off 15 balls, including two sixes. Ackeem Auguste scored 17, and Amir Jangoo made 16.

Nepal’s bowlers put on a strong show. Adil Alam took 4 wickets, Kushal Bhurtel took 3, while Lalit Rajbanshi and Dipendra Singh Airee picked up one wicket each.

For the West Indies, captain Akeal Hosein and Kyle Mayers took two wickets each, while Jediah Blades took one.(RSS)