Nepal etched their name in cricketing history with a landmark T20I series win against West Indies, overpowering the former world champions by 90 runs in the second match at Sharjah on Monday (September 29). Having taken the lead earlier in the series, the Himalayan side showed composure and dominance in both batting and bowling to register a clean sweep, their first-ever bilateral series victory against a full-member team.

Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora sizzle with the bat

Choosing to bat first on a pitch that offered some early assistance to spinners, Nepal had a shaky beginning. Akeal Hosein made an immediate impact by dismissing opener Kushal Bhurtel and then castling captain Rohit Paudel in successive overs. At 16/2 in the fourth over, Nepal were staring at a collapse.

However, wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh took charge with positive intent, counterattacking through crisp drives and lofted shots to steady the innings. He found able company in Sundeep Jora, and the duo transformed Nepal’s fortunes with a century partnership. Jora’s fearless strokeplay, highlighted by clean sixes off Fabian Allen and Navin Bdaisee, brought momentum back to the innings. Sheikh anchored at one end while Jora’s aggression dismantled West Indies’ bowling plans.

Both batters reached their half-centuries, sending the Sharjah crowd into raptures. Jora’s explosive 63 and Sheikh’s unbeaten 68 guided Nepal to an imposing 173/6 at the end of 20 overs—an exceptional recovery after early setbacks.

West Indies crumble under pressure as Mohammad Aadil Alam wreaks havoc

Chasing 174, West Indies were immediately put on the defensive by disciplined Nepalese bowling. The first two overs yielded only three runs, and Jewel Andrew’s dismissal to Mohammad Adil Alam triggered a collapse. Within the powerplay, West Indies were tottering at 7/2, their star-studded lineup failing to withstand the relentless pressure.

Alam proved unplayable in the middle overs, removing key batters and finishing with outstanding figures of 4/24. Jason Holder briefly attempted resistance with two towering sixes, but his dismissal extinguished any hopes of a fightback. Bhurtel added to the misery by scalping Allen and Hosein in the same over, reducing the Caribbean side to 74/7.

From there, it was a mere formality as Nepal’s bowlers wrapped up the innings in 17.1 overs. West Indies managed only 83 runs, marking their lowest-ever T20I total against an Associate nation.

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A record-breaking triumph for Nepal

The emphatic 90-run victory not only sealed the series 2-0 but also carved multiple records in Nepal’s favor. It was the biggest win by runs for an Associate against a full-member nation in T20Is. Sheikh and Jora’s century stand laid the foundation, while Alam and Bhurtel’s combined seven wickets ensured West Indies had no way back into the contest.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Wow moment! Did anyone think a day would come when Nepal would win a cricket series against the West Indies? Miracles do happen but this is by far the ultimate fairy tale story. Well done Nepal 🇳🇵👍👍⭐️

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 29, 2025

📒 Pages of #NepalCricket rewritten.#Rhinos claim a historic 2-0 series win vs West Indies!#NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/t87Zv3tpse

— CAN (@CricketNep) September 29, 2025

Nepal lead the 3-match T20I series 2-0 ⚡#Cricket #NEPvWI #NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/iMEFytWWBo

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 30, 2025

I won’t be able to find the right words to get across the enormity of what this will mean to Nepal 🇳🇵

But in the rather strange & cynical World we live in right now, maybe the greatest antidote is the sheer unabated joy of Nepal’s heroic team and their historic achievement 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Qo1Ocr8dh1

— Andrew Leonard (@CricketBadge) September 29, 2025

Perfect.
Well done Nepal.
Nepal Beats West Indies to secure our first ever historic series win against a test playing nation.
Onwards and upwards.@CricketNep @ICC #NepalCricket #UnityCup pic.twitter.com/BsuVEOKGgd

— Paras Khadka (@paras77) September 29, 2025

Winning moment for Team Nepal!🇳🇵✨

A series victory for the ages — Team Nepal creates history with their first-ever Series victory against Test-playing nation! ❤🇳🇵 pic.twitter.com/mzI2vAle4A

— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) September 29, 2025

History made

Nepal claim a first series triumph against a Test nation, two days after their first win at all

Wasn’t even close. Crushed West Indies by 90 (NINETY) runs

Heroes #NEPvWI pic.twitter.com/3jhApaBu8p

— Paul Radley (@PaulRadley) September 29, 2025

Congratulations Nepal Cricket Team for historical win Against West Indies in Sharjah.
PCB Chairman and ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Announced price for them.#NEPvWI | #Nepal | #NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/k8V5mekyyO

— Mohammad Ashir Asif (@ashirasif48) September 29, 2025

Nepal can catch and beat anyone if they want to.#NEPvWI pic.twitter.com/XYECZ0n5pg

— Samraat Maharjan (@MaharjanSamraat) September 29, 2025

ALERT 🚨

– You are watching one of the greatest moments in Nepal’s🇳🇵Cricket History as they beat 2-time T20 Champions West Indies 🏝️

27th Sept – Win by 19 Runs
28th Sept – Win by 90 Runs
🇳🇵NEP 2️⃣-0️⃣ WI 🏝️

– What’s your take 🤔 #NEPvWIpic.twitter.com/0Kv2INgueo

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) September 30, 2025

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