KATHMANDU, Sept 27: Cricket fans are in for a thrilling spectacle as Nepal takes on Test nation West Indies in the opening match of the three-game Unity Cup International T20 series on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 8:15 PM local time at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. For Nepal, this is more than just another game—it marks their first-ever encounter against the two-time T20 World Cup champions, making it a historic milestone for the nation’s cricketing journey.
Five-match T20 series: Nepal gears up for its final encounter a...
Nepal will return for the second match on September 29 and the series finale on September 30, before heading to Oman for the ICC T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific qualifiers. The series is set to provide valuable preparation ahead of the global stage.
Captain Rohit Paudel leads a spirited Nepali squad, featuring vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, and Aasif Sheikh, supported by Adil Alam, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Jora, Arif Sheikh, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Gulshan Jha, and Shahab Alam.
West Indies, under the leadership of Akeal Hosein, field a formidable lineup including Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisse, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Jason Holder, Amir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds, and Shamar Springer.
