Nepal won the title of the Unity Cup T20 series with a match to spare after a resounding 90-run victory over two-time T20 World Cup champions West Indies in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Monday night.
The win followed Nepal’s historic first-ever triumph over the West Indies on Monday, when they claimed the opening match by 19 runs.
Batting first after winning the toss, Nepal posted 173 for six in 20 overs. Opener Asif Sheikh remained unbeaten on 68 off 47 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes. Sandeep Jora hammered 63 off 39 balls with five sixes and three fours, while Mohammad Adil Alam added 11.
For the West Indies, captain Akeal Hosein and Kyle Mayers picked up two wickets apiece, and Jediah Blades took one.
In reply, the West Indies faltered early and were bundled out for 83 in 17.1 overs. Jason Holder top-scored with 21 off 15 balls, including two sixes, while Ackeem Auguste made 17 and Amir Jangoo 16.
Nepal’s bowlers delivered a dominant performance, with Adil Alam taking four wickets and Kushal Bhurtel claiming three. Lalit Rajbanshi and Dipendra Singh Airee chipped in with one wicket each. -- RSS
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