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West Indies and Nepal will play a historic first-ever bilateral series which is scheduled to start from September 27. The three-match T20I series will be first bilateral encounter between the two nations, is set to take place in September in Sharjah, with all matches to be held at this neutral venue. Currently, West Indies are involved in their own three-match T20I series on tour in Ireland, though their opening game was unfortunately abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, Nepal is participating in a T20I tri-series in Scotland alongside the Netherlands. West Indies hold a strong fifth position in the T20I rankings, while Nepal are currently ranked eighteenth.
Nepal to play T20I series against West Indies
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has emphasised the importance of this upcoming T20I series against Nepal, describing it as a 'historic' occasion and their commitment to contributing to the worldwide growth and development of cricket.
"This series is more than just a set of international matches - it's a celebration of the game's expanding global footprint and a testament to what cricket represents: pride, purpose, and the power of unity. As a full-member nation, we see it as part of our responsibility to contribute to the development of cricket beyond our borders," CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said in a statement.
"Supporting Nepal in this key phase of their cricketing journey not only builds the sport at the grassroots and international levels but also reminds us of the deep pride and honour associated with representing our nation and wearing our national colours. We are proud to stand with Nepal at this moment in their history and look forward to exciting and competitive cricket in Sharjah," Chris Dehring added.
The three-match T20I series between the West Indies and Nepal is scheduled to take place on September 27, September 28, and September 30. Despite the matches being held at a neutral venue in Sharjah, Nepal will be the official host for the series. This series is strategically timed just before Nepal commences their campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia Qualifier later in the same year. Nepal securing wins against Netherlands and Scotland in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League 2. They also exhibited their batting prowess in a close encounter against Scotland, nearly achieving a record-breaking chase of 324 runs, ultimately falling short by a narrow margin. Cricket West has indicated their intention to field a competitive squad for this series against Nepal. However, the scheduling of a Test series against India, which begins on October 2, may impact the availability of some key West Indies players. This could include their white-ball captain, Shai Hope, and fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who has recently returned to the Test setup, potentially making them unavailable for the T20Is against Nepal.
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