NEP vs WI Match Preview

The second T20I of a three-match series between Nepal (NEP) and West Indies (WI) will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 29. Nepal stunned West Indies as they defeated them by 19 runs in the first match of the series. The Nepalese bowlers did a tremendous job as they didn’t let the Windies chase a target of 149 runs as they could only manage 129/9 in their 20 overs.

Now, Nepal have a great chance to win their first-ever series against the West Indies and will be looking to register another great performance. On the other hand, the two-time World T20I champions, West Indies will look to prevent another upset and make a strong comeback to win the series. Let’s have a look today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 2nd T20I match between Nepal and West Indies.

NEP vs WI Match Details

Match

NEP vs WI, 2nd T20I

Venue

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Date & Time

Monday, September 29, 8:00 PM (IST)

Live Broadcast & Streaming Details

Fancode (app and website)

NEP vs WI Pitch Report

pitch report nep vs wi

The surface of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium provides equal support for both the batters and bowlers and we can witness an high-scoring clash at this ground. Out of 70 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 43 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 27 occasions.

NEP vs WI Weather Report

weather report nep v wi

NEP vs WI Head-to-Head Stats and records

Nepal and West Indies have faced each other just once in the T20I format so far where Nepal have defeated the Windies by 19 runs.

Matches played

1

Nepal won

1

West Indies won

0

NEP vs WI Probable playing XIs

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbansh

West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo (wk), Jewel Andrew, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (c), Navin Bidaisee, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds

NEP vs WI Full Squads

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shahab Alam, Lokesh Bam, Mohammad Aadil Alam

West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo (wk), Jewel Andrew, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein (c), Navin Bidaisee, Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds, Karima Gore, Jediah Blades, Shamar Springer, Zishan Motara

NEP vs WI Predicted Top Batter

Rohit Paudel: Nepal captain Rohit Paudel was the top scorer in the last game against West Indies and was also appointed player of the match. He has also shown great form in the T20I format in the last few months and will be looking to get another match-winning knock to help Nepal win the series.

NEP vs WI Predicted Top Bowler

Josan Holder: West Indies pacer Jason Holder can turn out to be a key performer in the second T20I match against Nepal. He registered figures of 4/20 in the last game and will look to register a match-winning spell to help West Indies level the series.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: Nepal to win the toss

Scenario 1: Nepal opt to bat first

1st innings prediction: Nepal to post 130-140 runs

Match prediction: West Indies to win

Scenario 2: Nepal opt to bowl first

1st innings prediction: West Indies to post 155-165 runs

Match Prediction: West Indies to win

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