Kathmandu – Nepal registered a historic win against the West Indies in their first-ever T20 International match, securing a 19-run victory.

Chasing Nepal’s target of 149, the West Indies managed only 129 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Navin Vidaisy top-scored for the visitors with 22 runs, while Ameer Jango and Keacy Carty contributed 19 runs each.

For Nepal, Kushal Bhurtel was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs. Rohit Paudel, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Nandan Yadav claimed one wicket each.

Earlier, Nepal, put in to bat after losing the toss, posted 148 for 8 in 20 overs. Captain Rohit Paudel led from the front with 38 runs off 35 balls, hitting 3 fours and a six. Kushal Malla added a quick 30 off 21 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Gulsan Jha scored 22 and Airee made 17. Paudel and Malla shared a crucial 58-run stand for the third wicket after Nepal had slipped to 12 for 2.

Jason Holder was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies, finishing with 4 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. Debutant Navin Vidaisy impressed with 3 wickets for 29 runs, while captain Akeal Hosein took one wicket.

This win is especially significant for Nepal as they had never before defeated a Full Member nation in T20Is, despite playing against sides like India, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in major tournaments. Today’s triumph over the West Indies marked a historic breakthrough for Nepali cricket.