West Indies announces historic T20I series against Nepal: Full schedule, list of matches, dates, venues
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday announced a historic three-match T20 International series against Nepal, beginning on September 27 in Sharjah.
The first-ever bilateral series between the teams will be hosted by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) even though all the three matches will be held in the United Arab Emirates.
In addition to taking a significant step towards globalizing the game of cricket, the series will also help Nepal prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier later this year.
'This series is more than just a set of international matches—it's a celebration of the game's expanding global footprint and a testament to what cricket represents: pride, purpose, and the power of unity. As a full-member nation, we see it as part of our responsibility to contribute to the development of cricket beyond our borders. 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,' CWI CEO Chris Dehring said while speaking about the importance of the series.
NEP vs WI T20I Series Schedule
1st T20I – September 27, 2025 (Sharjah)
2nd T20I – September 28, 2025 (Sharjah)
3rd T20I – September 30, 2025 (Sharjah)
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