Summary
Nepal's cricket team achieved a historic win by defeating the West Indies in a T20 match in the UAE. This victory marks Nepal's first triumph over a Test-playing nation, as they won the match by 19 runs. This success is celebrated by fans and seen as a milestone for cricket in Nepal.
Key Facts
- Nepal defeated the West Indies by 19 runs in Sharjah during a T20 match.
- This win is Nepal's first against a Test-playing nation.
- Nepal scored 148-8, with key contributions from Rohit Paudel (38 runs) and Kushal Malla (30 runs).
- Kushal Bhurtel played a strong bowling performance, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs.
- The match was part of a three-match T20I series.
- The victory is viewed as a major achievement for Nepal's growing cricket scene.
- Cricket has been gaining popularity in Nepal, which achieved one-day international status in 2018.
- The win was dedicated to victims of recent protests in Nepal, linking sports and current events.
