West Indies dominate Nepal with a commanding 10-wicket win in the dead rubber clash
SHARJAH, September 30 — West Indies secured a consolation victory by ten wickets with 46 balls to spare in the third and final T20 International against Nepal at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite losing the three-match series 2-1 to Nepal, the two-time T20 World Cup champions denied the hosts a historic clean sweep with a dominant chase of 123 runs.
Openers Amir Jangoo and Ackeem Auguste led the way for West Indies, compiling an unbeaten partnership to seal the win. Jangoo starred with a commanding 74 not out off 45 balls, featuring five boundaries and six sixes. Auguste complemented the innings with a fluent 41 not out from 29 deliveries, including four fours and two sixes.
The Caribbean side comfortably reached the target in just 12.2 overs, finishing 123 without loss, as Nepal’s bowlers struggled to make an impact.
Earlier, Nepal, opting to bat first, were bowled out for 122 in 19.5 overs. Kushal Bhurtel top-scored with 39 runs from 29 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes. However, consistent wickets disrupted Nepal’s momentum, with no other batsman passing 20.
West Indies bowlers shared the spoils, with Ramon Simmonds being the most effective, claiming 4 wickets for 15 runs in three overs. Jediah Blades took 2 for 20, while Akeal Hosein and Jason Holder chipped in with a wicket each.
Nepal’s innings was marred by two run-outs and the loss of key partnerships. After the initial 41-run opening stand between Bhurtel and Kushal Malla (12), the innings fell apart, losing five wickets for just 14 runs.
The victory gives West Indies a morale boost after a tough series defeat, while Nepal can celebrate a historic series win against a top-tier T20 side.