🌴 West Indies Avoid Whitewash with Convincing Win Over Nepal in Third T20I | Sharjah 2025 Full Match Report
📌 A Match with Pride on the Line
The West Indies vs Nepal 2025 T20I series will be remembered for Nepal’s historic triumph, but the Caribbean side ensured they didn’t leave Sharjah empty-handed. On September 30, 2025, West Indies dominated the 3rd T20I, registering a 10-wicket win and avoiding a humiliating whitewash.
Nepal, who had already clinched the series 2-0, faltered with the bat and were bowled out for just 122 runs in 19.5 overs. In response, the Windies chased the target down in just 12.2 overs without losing a single wicket, thanks to an explosive innings from Amir Jangoo.
This win might not change the series outcome, but it restored some West Indian pride and gave them momentum heading into future assignments.
🏏 Nepal’s Batting Collapse – Lack of Partnerships Hurt Momentum
Nepal had been superb in the first two matches, showing composure, intent, and teamwork. However, in the 3rd T20I, their batting order crumbled under pressure.
- Kushal Bhurtel (39 off 29) was the only batter who looked settled, striking two fours and three sixes.
- Captain Rohit Paudel (17) and Kushal Malla (12) got starts but failed to convert.
- The middle and lower order collapsed, with run-outs (Gulshan Jha, Aadil Alam) making matters worse.
- The last five wickets fell for just 47 runs, leaving Nepal well short of a competitive score.
Nepal’s innings ended on 122 all out in 19.5 overs, a total far below par on Sharjah’s flat surface.
🔥 West Indies Bowling Brilliance – Ramon Simmonds Steals the Show
The West Indies bowlers showed intent from the start. After conceding two games, the Caribbean attack bowled with discipline and aggression.
- Ramon Simmonds (4/15 in 3 overs) was outstanding, dismantling Nepal’s middle order with pace and precision.
- Jediah Blades (2/20 in 3.5 overs) backed him up, ensuring no late recovery for Nepal.
- Akeal Hosein (1/26) and Jason Holder (1/19) picked up important wickets at crucial moments.
- Even the bowlers who went wicketless—Kyle Mayers, Karima Gore, Navin Bidaisee—bowled economically, maintaining pressure.
This was a complete bowling performance, restricting Nepal to their lowest total of the series.
💥 Amir Jangoo’s Heroics – Windies Seal It in Style
Chasing 123, the West Indies openers made a mockery of Nepal’s total.
- Amir Jangoo smashed an unbeaten 74 off 45 balls with 5 fours and 6 sixes, striking at 164.44.
- His stroke play was aggressive yet calculated, punishing anything loose.
- Ackeem Auguste played the perfect partner’s role, scoring 41 off 29 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Together, they stitched an unbeaten 123-run partnership, sealing the game in 12.2 overs with 46 balls to spare.
This was the first 100+ partnership for West Indies in the series and highlighted what their batting unit is capable of when firing.
📊 Full Match Summary – Nepal vs West Indies, 3rd T20I (Sharjah, Sep 30, 2025)
Nepal: 122 all out (19.5 overs)
- Bhurtel 39, Paudel 17, Jora 14
- Simmonds 4/15, Blades 2/20, Holder 1/19
West Indies: 123/0 (12.2 overs)
- Jangoo 74*, Auguste 41*
👉 Result: West Indies won by 10 wickets (series: Nepal 2-1)
🌍 Nepal’s Historic Series Win – A New Era in Associate Cricket
Despite the loss, Nepal made history by becoming the first ICC associate nation to win a T20I series against a full-member team.
- The 2-1 series victory will go down as one of Nepal’s greatest cricketing achievements.
- It proves that Associate Nations are closing the gap with established cricketing giants.
- Players like Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, and Sandeep Lamichhane (absent but inspirational) have given Nepalese fans hope for a brighter cricketing future.
🌴 What This Win Means for West Indies
For West Indies, avoiding a whitewash was vital.
- Their young side showed promise in the last game, especially with Amir Jangoo and Ramon Simmonds stepping up.
- However, losing the series against Nepal raises serious questions about their consistency and approach.
- With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, West Indies must work on squad balance, batting intent, and bowling execution.
This series is a reminder that the once-dominant Caribbean giants can no longer take any opposition lightly.
📈 Player of the Match – Amir Jangoo 🏅
For his 74 off 45 balls*, Amir Jangoo was named Player of the Match. His power-hitting set the tone and ensured West Indies chased down the target in style.
🏅 Player of the Series – Kushal Bhurtel 🌟
Across three matches, Kushal Bhurtel was Nepal’s most consistent batter, providing aggressive starts and scoring crucial runs. He played a key role in Nepal’s series win and deserved the award.
📊 Key Stats & Records from the 3rd T20I
- West Indies’ first 10-wicket win in T20Is since 2012.
- Amir Jangoo’s 74 is his highest T20I score.*
- Nepal’s 122 is their lowest total of the series.
- Ramon Simmonds’ 4/15 is his career-best T20I bowling figures.
- Nepal became the first Associate Nation to win a bilateral series vs a Full Member.
📌 Cricketory Insights & Expert Analysis
1️⃣ Nepal’s Rise in World Cricket 🌄
Nepal’s victory proves that Associate Nations are no longer pushovers. Their fearless cricket and team unity should serve as a blueprint for other emerging teams.
2️⃣ West Indies’ Wake-Up Call 🚨
This series should act as a reality check for West Indies cricket. The talent is there, but the execution and mindset need improvement.
3️⃣ Sharjah’s Role in Associate Success 🏟️
Sharjah continues to be a lucky venue for underdogs, as smaller grounds and slower pitches often neutralize big teams’ advantages.
4️⃣ What’s Next? 🔮
- Nepal: Could push for more series against Full Members, boosting their ICC ranking.
- West Indies: Need to regroup before tougher challenges like the Bangladesh tour (Oct 2025).