The West Indies vs Nepal, 1st T20I match of their three-match series is being played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The match start time is 8:30 PM IST. This series marks Nepal’s first-ever bilateral series against a Full Member nation.
West Indies will be led by Akeal Hosein, with a squad including experienced players like Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers and some uncapped players. Nepal’s captain is Rohit Paudel, with notable players like Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Lalit Rajbanshi. The pitch is generally batting-friendly but can assist spinners in the middle overs.
West Indies and Nepal face off in their first-ever T20I series encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 27, 2025. West Indies, led by Akeal Hosein, have a youthful squad mixed with experienced players like Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers.
Nepal, captained by Rohit Paudel, is making history with their first bilateral series against a Full Member nation. The Sharjah pitch favors batters with good scope for spinners to impact the middle overs. West Indies aim to bounce back after a recent series loss, while Nepal comes in with strong momentum after winning 3 of their last 4 T20 matches.
NEP vs WI Match Details
- Match: 1st T20 Match
- Teams: Nepal vs West Indies
- Date: 27 Sep 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
NEP vs WI Live streaming
The 1st T20 Match Nepal vs West Indies is on Sep 27, 2025. This T20 match is at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
- In India and some South Asian regions, the match will be streamed live on FanCode (app and website), which is the official streaming partner.
- In Nepal, the series broadcast and streaming rights are likely with Routine of Nepal via TV and their digital platforms such as YouTube and social media channels.
- For international viewers outside South Asia, ICC.tv is expected to offer live streaming if there is no local broadcaster assigned
- Thus, FanCode and Routine of Nepal digital platforms are the primary official live streaming sources, with ICC.tv as the fallback for other international audiences.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the Nepal vs West Indies 1st T20 live on official broadcasters like TNT Sports (TV) and Fancode (online).
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score update ball by ball: Nepal vs West Indies
Playing XI:
West Indies: Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper), Kyle Mayers, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Ackeem Auguste, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (captain), Shamar Springer, Obed McCoy, Jediah Blades
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Rohit Paudel (captain), Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi