Historic T20I series between Nepal & West Indies locked in

Antigua, June 13 (UNI) A first-ever bilateral series between Nepal and the West Indies has been confirmed, with the pair to meet in Sharjah for a three-match T20I series in late September.
The series provides the West Indies opportunity to fine tune ahead of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while the matches will likely be the final preparation for Rohit Paudel's side ahead of their Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifer campaign, as they vie for one of three T20 World Cup spots available in the nine-team tournament, an ICC report said.
"This series is testament to what cricket represents: pride, purpose, and the power of unity," West Indies chief executive Chris Dehring said .
"Supporting Nepal in this key phase of their cricketing journey not only builds the sport at the grassroots and international levels but also reminds us of the deep pride and honour associated
with representing our nation and wearing our national colours.
"We are proud to stand with Nepal at this moment in their history and look forward to exciting and competitive cricket in Sharjah.'
Nepal v West Indies T20I Series Schedule (All Matches in Sharjah, UAE)
First T20I: September 27
Second T20I September 28
Third T20I: September 30
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