Nepal Claims Victory Over West Indies ‘A’ in Final T20 Match

In a gripping final T20 series match, Nepal defeated West Indies ‘A’ by six wickets with an over to spare. The game, played on Thursday, ended with Nepal pursuing the set target of 173 runs, concluding at 173 for 4 in the 19th over.

West Indies ‘A’, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a competitive score of 173/7. Despite losing, they won the series with a 3-2 advantage, but Nepal’s win in this last match provided a consoling end to their campaign.

For Nepal, Anil Sah and Aasif Sheikh were the stars of the show, both hitting crucial half-centuries. Sah scored 58 runs and Sheikh contributed 51, while Kushal Malla added a valuable 37 runs to help Nepal across the line.

Nepal’s bowling efforts were spearheaded by Sagar Dhakal and Sompal Kami, who both claimed three wickets each, significantly limiting the scoring potential of the West Indies ‘A’ team. Abhinash Bohara also pitched in with one wicket.

From the West Indies ‘A’ side, both Roston Lamar Chase and Johnson Charles played notable innings, scoring 33 and 24 runs, respectively, with Matthew Walter Forde chipping in 23 runs.

This victory marks a positive end to Nepal’s T20 series, showcasing their ability to compete against strong international teams.

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