The rivalry between Nepal and the West Indies has reached a fever pitch, evolving from rare meetings into a historic battle of grit versus power. From Nepal’s legendary 2025 series triumph to the clinical West Indian dominance at the 2026 World Cup, this matchup now represents cricket’s ultimate “David vs. Goliath” saga.
Recent Match Overview: T20 World Cup 2026
Date
Tournament
Format
Scorecard
Result
15 Feb 2026
T20 World Cup
T20I
NEP: 133/8 (20) vs WI: 134/1 (15.2)
WI won by 9 wkts
30 Sep 2025
Unity Cup (UAE)
T20I
NEP: 122 (19.5) vs WI: 123/0 (12.2)
WI won by 10 wkts
29 Sep 2025
Unity Cup (UAE)
T20I
NEP: 173/6 (20) vs WI: 83 (17.1)
NEP won by 90 runs
27 Sep 2025
Unity Cup (UAE)
T20I
NEP: 148/8 (20) vs WI: 129/9 (20)
NEP won by 19 runs
04 May 2024
WI-A Tour of Nepal
T20
WI-A: 172/7 (20) vs NEP: 173/4 (18.5)
NEP won by 6 wkts
01 May 2024
WI-A Tour of Nepal
T20
WI-A: 209/3 (20) vs NEP: 181 (20)
WI-A won by 28 runs
30 Apr 2024
WI-A Tour of Nepal
T20
WI-A: 227/3 (20) vs NEP: 151 (19.2)
WI-A won by 76 runs
Upcoming Nepal Cricket Series Details (2026)
Start Date
Tournament / Series
Format
Venue
Key Opponents
25 Apr 2026
CWC League 2 Tri-Series
ODI
TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
UAE, Oman
12 May 2026
CWC League 2 Tri-Series
ODI
TU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Scotland, USA
16 Jun 2026
Europe Tour
T20I
Scotland
Netherlands, Scotland
01 Jul 2026
CWC League 2 (Away)
ODI
Netherlands
Netherlands, Namibia
26 Aug 2026
Australia Tour
T20/OD
Australia
Cricket ACT, South Australia
27 Aug 2026
Bilateral Series*
T20I
Mirpur, Bangladesh
Bangladesh
19 Sep 2026
Asian Games 2026
T20I
Japan
Multiple Teams
Oct 2026
CWC League 2 (Away)
ODI
Canada
Oman, Canada
West Indies Team Upcoming Major Tours (2026)
Month
Tour / Series
Host Country
Match Formats
June 2026
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies
West Indies
2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
July 2026
New Zealand tour of West Indies
West Indies
3 ODIs, 3 T20Is
July – Aug 2026
Pakistan tour of West Indies
West Indies
2 Tests
Sep – Oct 2026
West Indies tour of India
India
3 ODIs, 5 T20Is
Oct – Nov 2026
West Indies tour of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
2 Tests
Hall of Fame: Iconic & Aggressive Moments (Nepal vs. West Indies)
Aggressive Bowling: Aadil Alam took 4/24 as Nepal bundled out the two-time World Champions for their lowest-ever T20I total against an Associate side (83 runs).
Power Hitting: A 100-run stand for the 4th wicket, featuring Jora’s 63 off 39 balls, powered Nepal to a massive 173/6, setting the stage for a historic series win.
Lone Warrior: In the 2026 T20 World Cup, Airee struck an aggressive 58 off 47 balls (including 3 sixes) while the rest of the top order crumbled against Jason Holder.
Wankhede Masterclass
Jason Holder
15 Feb 2026
Aggressive Spell: Holder’s clinical 4/27 dismantled Nepal’s middle order at the World Cup, reminding the rising “Rhinos” of the gap at the elite level.
Defensive Aggression: Bhurtel’s 2-wicket spell and a crucial run-out of Kyle Mayers early in the chase choked the Windies’ momentum, securing Nepal’s first-ever win over a Test nation.
The 10-Wicket Payback
Jangoo & Auguste
30 Sep 2025
Iconic Chase: After two losses, West Indies aggressively chased 123 in just 12.2 overs without losing a wicket to salvage pride in the Unity Cup.
Nepal vs. West Indies: Head-to-Head Record Summary
Format
Total Matches
Nepal Wins
West Indies Wins
Tie/No Result
Win % (Nepal)
ODI
1
0
1
0
0%
T20 International (T20I)
4
2
2
0
50%
Unofficial T20 (vs. WI-A)
5
2
3
0
40%
Total (All Formats)
10
4
6
0
40%
Series History at a Glance
Year
Series/Tournament
Format
Venue
Result
2026
T20 World Cup
T20I
India
West Indies (Group Stage Win)
2025
Unity Cup
T20I
UAE
Nepal (Won Series 2–1)
2024
Bilateral Series
Unofficial T20
Nepal
West Indies A (Won Series 3–2)
2023
WC Qualifiers
ODI
Zimbabwe
West Indies (Single Match Win)
Major ICC Tournament Match History
Tournament
Date
Venue
Format
Match Summary
Result
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
15 Feb 2026
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
T20I
NEP: 133/8 (20) vs WI: 134/1 (15.2)
WI won by 9 wkts
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023
22 Jun 2023
Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
ODI
WI: 339/7 (50) vs NEP: 238 (49.4)
WI won by 101 runs
Top Individual Performers: Nepal vs. West Indies
Player Name
Team
Role
Best Performance
Key Impact
Rohit Paudel
NEP
Batter
112 (54)
The “Captain Courageous” who proved Nepal could score centuries against a world-class attack.
Shai Hope
WI
Batter
132 (129)
Has been a nightmare for Nepal’s bowlers in both ODI and T20 formats.
Jason Holder
WI
Bowler
4/27
Dismantled Nepal’s middle order twice with his extra bounce and aggressive pace.
Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP
All-Rounder
58 (47) & 2/21
Nepal’s most reliable match-winner who consistently performs under pressure.
Mohammad Aadil Alam
NEP
Bowler
4/24
Architect of the “83 All Out” disaster for WI; he destroyed their top order in Sharjah.
Nicholas Pooran
WI
Batter
115 (94)
His explosive century in the 2023 Qualifier remains the highest strike-rate ton in this rivalry.
Aasif Sheikh
NEP
Keeper/Bat
68* (51)
Anchored the chase during Nepal’s first-ever T20I series win against the Windies.
Kushal Bhurtel
NEP
All-Rounder
3/33 & 42 runs
Known for his “Golden Arm” breakthroughs and aggressive opening starts.
The Battlefield: Tactical Power-Play Stats & Record Breakers (2025–26)
Tactical Phase / Record
Player / Team
Match
Record Detail
Lowest Power-Play Score
Nepal (Team)
T20WC 2026
22/3 (6 overs): The lowest power-play score for any team in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Most Power-Play Wickets
Jason Holder
T20WC 2026
2 Wickets (Early): Combined with Matthew Forde (1/10) to dismantle Nepal’s top order.
Highest Power-Play RR
West Indies (Team)
Unity Cup 2025
10.00 Run Rate: Scored 123/0 in just 12.2 overs, salvage pride in the 3rd T20I.
Most Productive Shot
Dipendra Singh Airee
T20WC 2026
The Pull Shot: Scored 16 runs (2×4, 1×6) via pulls to counter WI’s short-ball tactics.
Best Power-Play Economy
Lalit Rajbanshi
Unity Cup 2025
3.80 Economy: His disciplined left-arm spin consistently choked the Windies’ openers.
Giant-Killer Record
Nepal (Team)
2nd T20I 2025
90-Run Victory: The largest winning margin for an Associate over a Full Member in T20Is.
Top T20 Run-Scorer (H2H)
Rohit Paudel
2023–2026
93 Total Runs: Nepal’s most consistent batter across the official H2H meetings.
The Tactical Edge: Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics
Tactical Category
Strategic Matchup
Team Advantage
The “X-Factor” Result
Spin vs. Power
Lalit Rajbanshi vs. Nicholas Pooran
Nepal
Rajbanshi’s left-arm angle often forces Pooran into risky cross-bat shots, leading to mistimed edges.
Pace vs. Technique
Alzarri Joseph vs. Aasif Sheikh
West Indies
Joseph’s high-arm action creates awkward bounce that has repeatedly troubled Sheikh’s back-foot defense.
The Death Overs
Dipendra Singh Airee vs. Andre Russell
Even
A tactical battle of “power vs. placement”; Airee uses clever variations to negate Russell’s massive bat swing.
Captaincy Style
Rohit Paudel vs. Rovman Powell
Nepal (Strategic)
Paudel is known for aggressive field placements (short covers), while Powell focuses on “matchup” bowling rotations.
Middle-Order Anchor
Aarif Sheikh vs. Shai Hope
West Indies
Hope provides a stabilized “anchor” role that allows the Windies power-hitters to play freely around him.
Power-Play Intent
Kushal Bhurtel vs. Akeal Hosein
West Indies
Hosein’s stump-to-stump accuracy in the first 6 overs has successfully dried up Bhurtel’s signature sweep shots.
2025/26 Season Record-Breaker Table
Record Category
Milestone Achieved
Date
Impact & Significance
Lowest Full Member Total
83 All Out
29 Sep 2025
The lowest T20I total ever recorded by a Full Member against an Associate side.
Largest Winning Margin
90 Runs
29 Sep 2025
The biggest margin of defeat inflicted by an Associate team on a Test-playing nation.
First Series Triumph
2-1 Series Win
Sep 2025
Nepal’s first-ever bilateral series victory against an ICC Full Member.
First Individual Win
19-Run Victory
27 Sep 2025
Nepal’s historic first win over the West Indies in any official T20I match.
World Cup Low Point
22/3 (Powerplay)
15 Feb 2026
The lowest powerplay score in the 2026 T20 World Cup, recorded by Nepal at the Wankhede.
Top Partnership
100 Runs
29 Sep 2025
A century stand between Aasif Sheikh (68*) and Sundeep Jora (63), the highest against WI for the 4th wicket.
The Conclusion
As these two nations continue to trade blows, the “Rhinos” have proven they belong on the world stage, while the West Indies have showcased the relentless standard required of champions. Whether through record-breaking bowling or tactical masterclasses, every encounter between these sides now promises high-octane drama and world-class sporting excellence.
