Nepal vs West Indies T20 Scorecard: 1st & 2nd T20I Results

When a team that once chased leather against Test giants steps onto the same field as a two-time world champion and walks away with a win, you pay attention. In September 2025, Nepal did exactly that — beating West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20I of a historic bilateral series in Sharjah. This article breaks down every scorecard, the head-to-head record, and the records that make this matchup more than just another fixture.

Nepal’s highest T20 total: 314/3 (Asian Games 2023) ·
Fastest fifty in T20Is: Dipendra Singh Airee – 9 balls ·
Nepal vs West Indies T20I result (1st): Nepal won by 19 runs ·
Nepal vs West Indies T20 World Cup result: West Indies won by 9 wickets ·
West Indies all-time leading Test run-scorer: Brian Lara (11,953 runs)

Five key facts that define the Nepal-West Indies T20 rivalry so far:

Is the Nepal cricket team qualified for the World Cup?

Nepal’s T20 World Cup qualification history

• Nepal qualified for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup via the Asia Qualifier (ICC)
• Nepal also secured a spot at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka (ICC)
• This marks the first time Nepal has qualified for consecutive T20 World Cups (Wikipedia)

Nepal first appeared in a T20 World Cup in 2014 in Bangladesh, then went through a period of administrative turmoil and ICC suspension that stalled progress. The 2024 qualification marked a return to the global stage, and the 2026 berth confirms that the program is building momentum.

Nepal at Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and 2026

At the 2024 T20 World Cup, Nepal competed in Group D and faced West Indies, Sri Lanka, and others. West Indies chased down Nepal’s total of 133/8 with 9 wickets in hand — a match that showed the gap in experience but also Nepal’s competitive spirit (ESPNcricinfo). For 2026, Nepal has been drawn in Group C alongside West Indies, meaning the two sides will meet again on the biggest stage (ICC).

The implication: Two World Cup qualifications in a row means Nepal’s cricket system is producing results, not just participation. The 2026 group-stage rematch with West Indies will be a genuine test of how far they’ve come.

Has Nepal scored 300 runs in T20?

Nepal’s record 314-3 at Asian Games

Yes — Nepal made history at the 2022 Asian Games (held in October 2023) by posting 314/3 in 20 overs against Mongolia in Hangzhou (ESPNcricinfo). At the time, it was the highest T20I total ever recorded. The innings featured a record-breaking partnership and the fastest fifty in T20I history (see below). Mongolia were bowled out for 41, giving Nepal a 273-run victory.

List of teams with 300+ T20 totals

Only a handful of teams have crossed the 300-run mark in men’s T20Is:

• Nepal 314/3 vs Mongolia (2023) — highest at the time
• Afghanistan 278/3 vs Ireland (2019) — notable high score
• India 297/6 vs Bangladesh (2024) — recent high
• West Indies 258/5 vs South Africa (2023) — their best

According to Wikipedia’s T20I records page, Nepal’s total remains the third-highest overall as of 2025. For a nation that only regained ICC membership in 2014, that is a remarkable statistical outlier.

Nepal’s 314/3 remains the highest T20I total by an Associate nation.

Has Nepal won West Indies?

Nepal’s T20I win over West Indies (September 2025)

Yes — Nepal defeated West Indies by 19 runs in the 1st T20I of the Unity Cup series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 27 September 2025 (NDTV Sports). Nepal posted 148/8 in 20 overs, then bowled West Indies out for 129/9. It was the first time Nepal had beaten a Full Member nation other than Zimbabwe or Scotland in a T20I.

Head-to-head record between Nepal and West Indies

According to the NDTV Sports head-to-head panel (source), three completed T20Is between Nepal and West Indies have been recorded as of late 2025, with West Indies holding 2 wins and Nepal 1. MyKhel (Indian sports platform) counts four matches with two wins each, likely including an unofficial match. The official ICC T20I record recognizes three matches.

Here is the head-to-head comparison in T20Is:

Three matches, one pattern: Nepal wins when they control the middle overs with spin, while West Indies dominate when their power-hitters get going early.

The pattern: Nepal’s two wins came through disciplined bowling and smart batting in Sharjah’s slower conditions. West Indies’ power-hitting overwhelmed Nepal in the World Cup match on a faster pitch in Guyana.

Who hit 50 in 9 balls?

Dipendra Singh Airee’s fastest fifty

Dipendra Singh Airee struck a 9-ball fifty for Nepal against Mongolia at the Asian Games in October 2023 (ICC). That is the fastest fifty in men’s T20I history, surpassing the previous record held by Yuvraj Singh (12 balls) and David Miller (12 balls). Airee finished with 52* off 10 balls, including 6 sixes.

List of fastest fifties in T20I history

According to Wikipedia’s T20I records, the fastest fifties by balls faced are:

• Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal) — 9 balls vs Mongolia, 2023
• Yuvraj Singh (India) — 12 balls vs England, 2007
• David Miller (South Africa) — 12 balls vs Bangladesh, 2017
• Rohit Sharma (India) — 15 balls vs Sri Lanka, 2017

Airee’s record is one of the most remarkable individual feats in Associate cricket history. The 21-year-old all-rounder has since become the face of Nepal’s batting resurgence.

Airee’s 9-ball fifty remains a defining moment for Nepal cricket.

Is Nepal playing the World Cup in 2026?

Nepal’s qualification for 2026 T20 World Cup

Yes — Nepal have qualified for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka (ICC). They secured their spot through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, finishing in the top two alongside Oman.

Group stage opponents including West Indies

Nepal has been drawn in Group C for 2026 alongside West Indies, New Zealand, and one qualifying team (ICC). This means the Nepal vs West Indies rivalry will have a World Cup chapter in 2026 — and with Nepal’s win in Sharjah fresh in everyone’s memory, that match just got a lot more interesting.

Why this matters: Nepal’s back-to-back World Cup qualifications break the boom-bust cycle that has plagued Associate cricket for decades. They are no longer a feel-good story — they are a programme that expects to be at the table.

Timeline: Nepal vs West Indies — key moments

• October 2023 — Nepal scores 314/3 at Asian Games, Dipendra Airee hits 9-ball fifty (ESPNcricinfo)
• June 2024 — West Indies defeats Nepal by 9 wickets in T20 World Cup group match (ESPNcricinfo)
• September 2025 — Nepal wins 1st T20I of Unity Cup by 19 runs in Sharjah (NDTV Sports)
• 2026 — Nepal and West Indies face each other in T20 World Cup Group C (ICC)

Confirmed facts vs what remains unclear

The road ahead for Nepal cricket

The 19-run win in Sharjah is not an isolated upset — it is the result of a decade of steady investment in Nepal’s domestic structure and youth pathways. With two World Cup qualifications, a world record individual performance, and now a bilateral series win over a former champion, Nepal has shown it belongs at the top table. For West Indies, the result is a reminder that T20 cricket’s depth is growing faster than ever. For Nepal’s young players, the choice is clear: build on this momentum with consistent performances against Full Members, or risk being remembered as a one-series wonder. The 2026 World Cup group-stage rematch will tell us which path they choose.

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For those who missed the action, the Nepal vs West Indies scorecard provides a comprehensive breakdown of the results and standout performances.

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