Nepal is set to face the westindies in a historic three matches T20I series in Sharjah cricket stadium From september 27 to 30 , this series is special because it is Nepal first ever bilateral T20I series against a full member nation .
Team Preview
Nepal
At top order Asif Sheikh , Kushal Malla, kushal Bhurtel, who will provide quick start and set the tone for the team. In middle order Skipper Rohit Paudel , Sandeep Jora who will anchor the innings in middle overs, All rounder Dipendra Singh Airee , Sompal Kamil, and Gulsan Jha provide stability also ability to change game with both bat and bowl.
In spin bowling attack Sandeep Lamichhane with his variations can trouble top batsmen, also support from Lalit Rajbanshi , in pace attack Karan kc and sompal kami who have ability to Swing ball with new ball also in death overs play a vital role for Nepal.
The west indies arrive in Sharjah with a strong mix of experience and emerging talent. Stand in captain Akeal Hosein leads the side .
At the top order Jewel Andrew, Kyle Myers and Ackeem Auguste who gives explosive start for the team, in middle overs Amir jangoo , keacy carty and Fabian Allen who have big responsibility in middle overs against quality spin attack. Down the order with Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein who brings stability, power hitting abilities to the team
In pace attack obed mccoy, sharmar pringer alongwith Jason Holder who will provide fairy pace . In spin attack Akeal Hosein, Fabian Allen ability to take wickets in middle overs.
Nepal vs Westindies Head to Head Records
This series marks the first ever T20I clash between Nepal and Westindies adding a historic chapter to Nepal cricketing journey . Although Nepal has previously locked horns with the Westindies-A side .
Pitch Report
It offers a mix of batting friendly surfaces and opportunities for spinners to shine. Matches at Sharjah often high scoring with short boundaries.
Predicted playing XIs
Nepal
Aasif Shaikh (wk), kushal Bhurtel, kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Sandeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan kc, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
West Indies
Jewel Andrew (wk), Kyle Myers, Keacy carty, Ackeem Auguste, Fabian Allen, Amir jangoo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein (c),obed mccoy, sharmar pringer, Karima Gore
Key player to watch
Kushal Bhurtel: He is ability to make quick runs in powerplay to set the tone for the team he will be play vital role
Sandeep Lamichhane: He is ability to take wickets in middle overs with variations, and also biggest threat for West Indies.
Jewel Andrew: The young wicketkeeper with his power hitting abilities on small size boundaries he will play important role in this match.
Jason Holder: He have all round ability to change game quickly but in this match with the ball he will play key role.
Prediction
if west indies bat first set 170 target then win by 20-30 runs.
If Nepal bat first set 160 target west indies win by 5 wickets.