Nepal is set to start a historic T20I series against West Indies With an initial game to be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 27 September. This is the first time the two sides will face each other in a bilateral T20I series, which is an important opportunity for Nepali cricket. Team led Rohit Paudel An experienced West Indies will look to challenge the unit and make an impact on the global stage. Like players Sandeep Lamichne, Deepender Singh Ari And Kushal Malla It will be important in Nepal’s dialect to compete strongly against a strong opponent.
The West Indies will see the series as an opportunity to test its bench strength and create ahead of the major T20 assignment. Under the leadership of Akil Hosin Experienced like all -rounders in squad Jason holder, Fabian allen And Kyle Mayors Which bring power-touching and balance to the side. Like the presence of young talents Jewel Andrew And Acame Augustay Freshness also adds to the lineup.
The series opener is expected to bring elections eagerly with both teams being keen to make a mark. Nepal will aim to raise the challenge against the two -time T20 World Cup champion, while the West Indies will claim their superiority and launch a campaign on a confident note.
NEP vs Y, 1Scheduled tribe T20i: Match details
- date and time: September 27, 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 has traditionally favored the batsmen in the smallest format. Small boundaries and a quick outfield make run scoring easier and teams often appear to capital into powerplay. Spinners however come into the game during the mid -over because the pitch can offer some grip and be twisted especially under the light. Fast bowlers usually rely on death and yorker on death rather than sheer speed.
Captains who win the captain toss with positions in favor of the followers may prefer to bowl first and clarify the target under the lights. A high scoring competition can be expected if the batsmen get organized quickly but bowlers with spinners can play an important role in controlling the flow of run particularly.
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Squad:
West Indies: Jewel Andrew (WK), Naveen Bidasi, KC Katy, Karima Gor, Amir Jangu, Fabian Alan, Kyle Mayors, Jason Holder, Akil Hosin (C), Obed McCoy, Zedia Blade, Shamar Spirringer, Rammands, Aseem Ogmara, Zishan Motara
Nepal: Sundarp Jora, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Padel (C), Gulson Jha, Deepender Singh Ari,
NEP vs Y, prediction of today’s match
Case 1:
- Nepal won the first toss and bats
- NEP Powerplay Score: 40-50
- NEP overall score: 145-155
Case 2:
- West Indies win the first toss and bats
- Wi Powerplay Score: 65-75
- Wi overall score: 195-205
Match results: Team batting will win the first game
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