Cricket fans are looking forward to a historic three-match T20I series between West Indies and Nepal in the UAE in late September 2025. This marks Nepal's first bilateral series against an ICC Full Member nation.
Head-to-head (T20Is)
These two teams have no prior bilateral T20I encounters, making this series a historic first. However, West Indies A toured Nepal for a 5-match T20 series in April 2024, winning 3-2.
Schedule
All three T20I matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE.
| Match | Date | Time (AST) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Saturday, September 27 | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 2nd T20I | Monday, September 29 | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 3rd T20I | Tuesday, September 30 | 11:00 | 15:00 |
Team news and series context
West Indies are fielding a slightly weakened squad for the series under stand-in captain Akeal Hosein. Their squad includes five uncapped players alongside experienced names like Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, and Kyle Mayers. According to the Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, this series provides opportunities for players to impress ahead of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Nepal, under captain Rohit Paudel, have recalled all-rounder Mohammad Aadil Alam and batter Sundeep Jora to the squad. Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane and left-arm spinner Lalit Rajbanshi will be key players in the bowling attack on the slow Sharjah pitches. Nepal are entering the series with momentum, having won three of their last four T20 matches.
This series holds importance for both sides, with the West Indies aiming to fine-tune their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and Nepal using it as preparation for their T20 World Cup Qualifier campaign.
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