West Indies A and Nepal are set to face each other in a forthcoming five-match T20 series slated from April 27 to May 4. The matches will be held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
This series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup, scheduled for June 2024 in the United States and West Indies.
West Indies previously encountered Nepal in a single international match at the Harare Sports Club during the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in 2023, securing victory with a 101-run margin.
Nepal’s most recent T20I was in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2024, where they faced a defeat against Hong Kong in the third-place playoffs. Meanwhile, this series marks West Indies A’s inaugural T20 clash against Nepal.
Roston Chase will lead the West Indies side with Alick Athanaze serving as vice-captain. Rohit Paudel will captain the home side, accompanied by players like Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, and Gulshan Jha.
West Indies A vs Nepal T20 Series 2024: Telecast & Live-Streaming Details
The T20 series between West Indies A and Nepal won’t be televised live in India. However, fans can follow the live-streaming action on the FanCode App and website.
West Indies A vs Nepal T20 Series 2024: Full Schedule & Match Timings (All Times in IST)
Here’s the full schedule and match timings for the West Indies A vs. Nepal T20 Series 2024 (all times in IST):
- April 27, Saturday
1st T20: West Indies A vs. Nepal, 12:00 PM - April 28, Sunday
2nd T20 – West Indies A vs. Nepal – 12:00 PM - May 01, Wednesday
3rd T20 – West Indies A vs. Nepal – 12:00 PM - May 02, Thursday
4th T20 – West Indies A vs. Nepal – 12:00 PM - May 04, Saturday
5th T20 – West Indies A vs. Nepal – 12:00 PM
The T20 series between West Indies A and Nepal won’t be televised live in India. However, fans can catch the live-streaming action on the FanCode App and website.
West Indies A vs Nepal T20 Series 2024: Full Squads
West Indies A Squad: Roston Chase (Captain), Alick Athanaze (Vice-Captain), Fabian Allen, Kadeem Alleyne, Joshua Bishop, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Mark Deyal, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas, and Hayden Walsh.
Nepal Squad: Rohit Paudel(c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Bibek Yadav, Pratish GC, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Abinash Bohara, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aarif Sheikh, Aakash Chand, Binod Bhandari, Lokesh Bam, Kamal Singh Airee and Sagar Dhakal.
Nepal’s squad to face West Indies A has been bolstered by the inclusion of four new players. Binod Bhandari, Lokesh Bam, Kamal Singh Airee, and Sagar Dhakal have been enlisted, confirmed by Paras Khadka, the secretary of the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). This move was unveiled alongside the announcement of a 16-man squad led by Rohit Paudel for the landmark series.
Lokesh Bam showcased his prowess by scoring a century in the T20 series against Ireland Wolves while Kamal Singh Airee and Sagar Dhakal demonstrated their excellence in pace and spin bowling, respectively, while representing Nepal A. Binod Bhandari provided leadership during the matches against Ireland Wolves.
With these additions, the squad now comprises 20 members. The finalization of the squad for the T20 World Cup is anticipated after the culmination of the series against West Indies A.
The historic series, commencing on April 27th and concluding on May 5th, will see all matches hosted at the TU Cricket Ground. This marks the inaugural tour by a West Indies side to Nepal. Notably, Nepal has only engaged in one match against the West Indies during the Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 in Zimbabwe.
The Nepal squad for the series includes: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Kushal Malla, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Bibek Yadav, Pratish GC, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Abinash Bohara, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aarif Sheikh, Aakash Chand, Binod Bhandari, Lokesh Bam, Kamal Singh Airee, and Sagar Dhakal.