12 Years after Winning in Bermuda Nepal Humbles West Indies
IslandStats.com
In a result that has sent shock waves through the global cricketing community, Nepal secured a stunning and unassailable 2-0 series lead against the West Indies with a crushing 90-run victory in the second T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Ground.
The win marks Nepal's first-ever T20 series triumph against a full ICC Member nation, and 12 years after winning the 2013 ICC Division 3 Tournament in Bermuda.
Nepal, who were already celebrating their first-ever win over the two-time world champions just two days prior, posted a competitive total of 173 for 6 from their 20 overs. This was largely built on a crucial 100-run fourth-wicket partnership between opener Aasif Sheikh (68 not out off 47 balls) and Sundeep Jora (63 off 39 balls).
The West Indies reply crumbled dramatically under pressure from Nepal's bowlers. The team, fielding a second-string side, was skittled for just 83 runs in 17.1 overs. The 83-run total now stands as the lowest score ever recorded by a full Member nation against an Associate team in T20 Internationals, surpassing England’s 88 against the Netherlands in 2014. Nepal's medium-pacer Mohammad Aadil Alam was the chief destroyer, claiming a career-best 4 for 24.
Nepal’s triumph is a testament to the surging popularity of the game in the country, where cricket has gained unprecedented traction despite a severe lack of quality stadium infrastructure.
