NEP vs WI, 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Nepal and West Indies?

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host the third and final T20I between Nepal and West Indies on Tuesday, with contrasting motivations driving the two sides.

Nepal aim for historic whitewash

Rohit Paudel’s men have played fearless cricket in the first two matches, outclassing the Caribbeans in both batting and bowling. Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora’s sparkling knocks in the second T20I showcased Nepal’s batting depth, while bowlers like Mohammad Adil Alam and Kushal Bhurtel proved too hot to handle for West Indies.

With the series already in the bag, Nepal will look to maintain momentum and give their fans another memorable performance. A 3-0 result against a two-time T20 World Cup-winning team would further underline their rise in world cricket.

West Indies desperate to bounce back

For the West Indies, the series has been nothing short of disappointing. Their batters failed to adapt to the conditions in Sharjah, and their bowlers couldn’t contain Nepal’s aggressive approach. Jason Holder showed flashes of resistance in the last match, but the lack of partnerships has been their biggest concern.

The final game gives the Caribbeans one last chance to salvage some pride. A victory here could at least end the series on a positive note and offer valuable takeaways ahead of bigger challenges later this year.

NEP vs WI, 3rd T20I: Match Details

Date and Time: September 30, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for producing high-scoring encounters in the T20 format. The combination of short boundaries and a fast outfield makes it a paradise for batters, especially during the powerplay overs when the ball comes onto the bat nicely. That said, the pitch does not entirely take bowlers out of the equation. As the game progresses, spinners usually find assistance with some grip and turn, particularly under lights, which makes them vital in the middle overs. Historically, chasing has been the safer option in Sharjah. With the dew factor sometimes coming into play and the pitch staying true, teams batting second often enjoy a clearer path while pursuing targets. Captains winning the toss are, therefore, more likely to put the opposition in first and back their batters to chase down a total.

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Squads:

West Indies: Jewel Andrew (wk), Navin Bidaisee, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Amir Jangoo, Fabian Allen, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein (c), Obed McCoy, Jediah Blades, Shamar Springer, Ramon Simmonds, Ackeem Auguste, Zishan Motara

Nepal: Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav, Shahab Alam, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Mohammad Aadil Alam