Nepal Dominates Windies with Stunning Series Victory in Historic Match Dismissing Them for 83
Historic Upset: Nepal Surprises West Indies in T20 Series Defeat
The cricketing world was taken aback this week as West Indies faced a significant setback, bowled out for just 83 runs, resulting in a series loss to Nepal in the United Arab Emirates. This defeat marks a notable chapter in T20 cricket history, with Nepal, currently ranked 18th globally, clinching the three-match series with a game remaining, in what is their first series against a full ICC member nation.
West Indies Sets Record for Lowest Score Against an Associate Nation
The West Indies’ meager total of 83 runs is now the lowest ever scored by a full member nation against an associate team. Additionally, Nepal’s commanding 90-run victory stands as the largest winning margin recorded against a full member by an associate, underscoring their remarkable performance in this series.
West Indies Struggles Continue After Recent Test Setbacks
This disappointing result comes on the heels of West Indies’ recent struggles in international cricket. In July, they suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of Australia, where they were dismissed for a mere 27 runs — the second-lowest total in Test match history and the worst since 1955. Following that series loss, Cricket West Indies president Dr. Kishore Shallow convened an emergency meeting with cricket legends Sir Viv Richards, Sir Clive Lloyd, and Brian Lara to assess the dire state of the team.
Nepal’s Strong Performance Paves Path for Future Tournaments
Nepal set a competitive target of 173-6 in their innings, largely thanks to a remarkable fourth-wicket partnership worth 100 runs between Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora, who impressively struck five sixes during the match in Sharjah. In contrast, the West Indies, currently ranked sixth in T20 cricket, struggled to find momentum during their chase, with only three players reaching double figures. They fell to 63-4 by the 12th over before tumbling to 83 all out.
Looking ahead, Nepal, under the guidance of Australian coach Stuart Law, is preparing for qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup, further building on their tournament experiences from 2014 and 2024. The final match of this historic series is set to conclude on Tuesday at 15:30 BST, where Nepal will aim to finish strong.
Injury Concerns for West Indies Ahead of India Series
In other news, West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against India due to the recurrence of a back injury, posing further challenges for a team already experiencing difficulties on the international stage.
This series loss to Nepal serves as a wake-up call for the West Indies cricket team, which must reassess its strategies and performance as it aims to regain its former glory in the world of cricket.
