Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
Stadium: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Nepal will begin their first game of a three-game series against the West Indies at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The game is the first game between the two sides and Nepal’s first-ever bilateral series against a Full Member nation. How will this game end? Let’s dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: Nepal vs West Indies
- Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 17:30 (AEST)
- Stadium: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Interesting Facts About Teams
The two countries are meeting for the first time in their history.
Nepal have played a total of eight games in 2025, winning four, losing just two, and one game ended in a draw, and no result each.
The West Indies have managed just two wins and lost ten in their 12 games so far this year.
Weather Report before the Match
The weather at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is forecast to be hot throughout the game, with a temperature of around 32-26°C, and no rain is expected to disrupt play. Humidity and wind speed are both expected at a moderate level, but bowlers might take advantage of this in swinging the new ball. Nevertheless, the pitch has been a good one for batters in the early phase of the game.
Nepal vs West Indies: Chances of Winning
The West Indies enter this game as favourites due to their strong cricket record, and no doubt they have always lived up to that billing. While they didn’t enter this competition with some of their popular players, they still have all it takes to cause damage to Nepal. However, this will be the first time both sides are meeting, and the Rhinos might pose some challenges in their attempt to make history. So, although they are the underdogs on paper, the game of cricket is played on the pitch.
Nepal`s chance of winning - 20%
West Indies' chance of winning - 80%
Nepal Preview
Nepal have been exceptional since the start of this year in T20 games. They have played a total of eight games in 2025, winning four, losing just two, and one game ended in a draw, and no result each. Interestingly, they have won three of their last four games.
Rohit Paudel will lead the team and will be assisted by Dipendra Singh Airee. The Gorkhalis have now called upon Mohammad Aadil Alam and Sundeep Jora for this game, and their experience will be crucial in this encounter. The first last played for his country in 2022, while the latter last played in 2024.
Key Players: Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel
Nepal Players List
Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Mohammad Adil Alam, Aarif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulsan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Shahab Alam.
West Indies Preview
The West Indies enter this game after losing 5-0 to Australia and a 2-1 series to Pakistan in their last series. They have managed just two wins and lost ten in their 12 games so far this year. The interesting part of this game is that this side will be fielding a young squad in this game, leaving some of their strong legs behind. Akeal Hosein will captain the side for the first time in his career. The team will have five players who will be making their debut in this game. Regardless, the team comprises both experienced and new players.
Key Players: Jason Holder, Ramon Simmonds, Akeal Hosein
West Indies Players List
Akeal Hosein (c), Jewel Andrew (wk), Amir Jangoo (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Fabian Allen, Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Shamar Springer, Jediah Blades, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds, Zishan Motara.
Nepal vs West Indies Head-to-Head
Nepal and West Indies will be meeting for the first time in this game in a T20I format.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 00
- West Indies - 00
- Nepal - 00
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 00
Who will win the match, Nepal vs West Indies?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday`s Nepal vs West Indies T20 International match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the West Indies an 80% chance of beating Nepal in the 2025 T20 International match.
Nepal vs West Indies Prediction
It is going to be a hard-fought battle in this game, but the West Indies is still a viable contender for the win. They have one of the best cricket teams in the world at the moment, but I expect it to be a tough encounter. Elsewhere, I expect Kushal Bhurtel to be the top batter for his side in this game. He has been exceptional recently, having led his side with 133 runs (avg. 33.25) in four games against Scotland. This year, he has 255 runs in seven innings (strike rate 135) and five wickets (avg. 24.4).
Our first prediction is Nepal's top batter – Kushal Bhurtel — 2.60 for Bc.game Bookmakers
Our second Prediction is Nepal to win the toss - 1.92 odds for 1xBet bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Top Batter Total — Over 65.5 runs - 1.85 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
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