DUBAI — The West Indies could have already misplaced the sequence, however they ended on a thunderous notice, crushing Nepal by 10 wickets within the third and remaining T20I on Tuesday in Sharjah.
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It was a dominant efficiency that denied Nepal a historic clear sweep, even because the hosts nonetheless celebrated their ground-breaking 2-1 sequence triumph — their first-ever in opposition to a full-member nation.
Hosein units the tone, Simmonds steals the present
Opting to bowl first on a floor providing regular motion, the West Indies instantly asserted management. Captain Akeal Hosein led from the entrance with a good opening spell, strangling Nepal’s scoring alternatives throughout an influence play affected by 20 dot balls.
Participant of the Collection Kushal Bhurtel tried to withstand, putting a spirited 39, however the innings was quickly hijacked by the introduction of Ramon Simmonds. Drafted in for this must-win conflict, the left-arm fast tore via Nepal’s center order with a searing burst.
Simmonds struck in his very first overs, dismissing skipper Rohit Paudel (17) and Aarif Sheikh (6), whereas a run-out accounted for Gulsan Jha (10). His relentless accuracy triggered a collapse that noticed Nepal slide from promise to peril at 91 for five within the fifteenth over. He completed with extraordinary figures of 4 for 15 from three overs, deservedly named Participant of the Match, as Nepal folded for 122 all out.
Jangoo and Auguste flatten Nepal’s assault
If Nepal harbored any hope of defending their modest complete, West Indies openers Amir Jangoo and Ackeem Auguste extinguished it instantly. Jangoo introduced his intent within the opening over, hoisting Karan KC onto the stadium roof, and from there the assault by no means relented.
The left-handed pair powered to 47 contained in the powerplay, dismantling Nepal’s plans with clear, assured strokeplay. A dropped probability by Paudel — reprieving Auguste on 29 — summed up Nepal’s deflated spirit.
Jangoo, oozing confidence, shifted gears after reaching a run-a-ball begin. He accelerated in breathtaking vogue, elevating his fifty from simply 38 balls after which pummeling 5 sixes in his final 9 deliveries. He completed unbeaten on a blistering 74 not out, whereas Auguste’s composed 41 not out supplied the proper assist.
Collectively they raced dwelling with 46 deliveries to spare, sealing the West Indies’ first-ever 10-wicket win in T20 internationals.
Comfort for West Indies, historical past for Nepal
Whereas this emphatic victory showcased the Caribbean aspect’s depth and firepower, it couldn’t erase the broader image: Nepal had already secured the sequence, an achievement that might be remembered as a watershed second of their cricketing journey.
For the West Indies, nevertheless, the commanding show in Sharjah provided a glimpse of the expertise and resilience they may hope to harness extra constantly within the months forward.
