Nepal achieved their first victory against a Test-playing cricket nation by defeating West Indies 19 runs in Saturday's T20 international match in Sharjah. The historic triumph marks a breakthrough moment for the emerging cricket team against the two-time T20 World Cup champions.
The Nepali squad posted 148-8 before their bowling attack contained the West Indies batting lineup through disciplined performance. Supporters wearing team jerseys celebrated wildly while waving national flags throughout the stadium.
Captain Rohit Paudel dedicated the achievement to victims of recent anti-corruption demonstrations that killed 73 people. Cricket Association President Chatur Bahadur Chand called the result historic for improving player recognition.
The sport continues gaining popularity across the mountainous nation since receiving one-day international status from ICC in 2018.
The Nepali squad posted 148-8 before their bowling attack contained the West Indies batting lineup through disciplined performance. Supporters wearing team jerseys celebrated wildly while waving national flags throughout the stadium.
Captain Rohit Paudel dedicated the achievement to victims of recent anti-corruption demonstrations that killed 73 people. Cricket Association President Chatur Bahadur Chand called the result historic for improving player recognition.
The sport continues gaining popularity across the mountainous nation since receiving one-day international status from ICC in 2018.
