WI vs NEP 2nd T20I Match Preview & Prediction: West Indies vs Nepal in UAE 2025

WI vs NEP Match Preview & Prediction: Nepal meet West Indies in the 2nd T20I at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 29 September 2025 at 20:00 IST.

Nepal created history in the opening game by defeating the West Indies by 19 runs, marking their first-ever win against a Full Member nation.

With confidence high, Rohit Paudel’s men will aim to seal the series, while the West Indies will look to bounce back and level things.

Match Details – WI vs NEP 2nd T20I 2025

WI vs NEP 2025 Preview and Team Analysis

West Indies

West Indies faltered in the chase of 149, managing only 129/9 in 20 overs. Despite Jason Holder’s 4/20, their batting collapsed on Sharjah’s slow pitch.

They will count on Kyle Mayers, Amir Jangoo, and Fabian Allen to provide stability. Ackeem Auguste, who starred in CPL 2025, will be one to watch.

Key Players: Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Akeal Hosein

Probable XI (WI):
Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo (WK), Jewel Andrew, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Navin Bidaisee, Akeal Hosein (c), Ramon Simmonds, Obed McCoy

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Nepal

Nepal’s spinners turned the game in the opener, with Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, and Airee tightening the screws. Skipper Paudel led with the bat (38 off 35), while Malla and Jha provided late fireworks.

Expect Nepal to continue banking on their spin-heavy attack to trouble the Windies.

Key Players: Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee

Probable XI (NEP):
Rohit Paudel (c), Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Kushal Bhurtel, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbanshi

WI vs NEP Pitch and Weather Report

Sharjah International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

• Pitch Condition: Balanced, batting-friendly

• Batting: 180–200 is competitive; openers benefit from true bounce

• Pace Bowling: Early movement limited; pacers need accuracy

• Spin Bowling: Spinners like Hosein and Lamichhane are expected to dominate

Average 1st Innings Score: 175–185
Toss Prediction: Toss-winning captain likely to bat first; sides batting first have dominated recent matches.

Weather Forecast

• Warm evening with clear skies

• Temperatures: 31–36°C

• Wind: Light, 2–7 k/h

• Rain: 0 mm expected

Who Will Win WI vs NEP 2nd T20I

• If West Indies bat first: Expect them to aim 160–170 with Mayers and Holder leading.

• If Nepal bat first: A target of 170–180 will be fighting total with spin to defend.

Prediction: West Indies are favourites to bounce back, but Nepal’s spin attack can cause another upset. Expect Nepal take a lead in the series by 2-1.