Nepal Vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd T20I: Bhurtel Strikes Twice In Single Over | WI 74/7 (14)

Hello and Welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd T20I between West Indies and Nepal from the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

The Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. There will be no television broadcast of the match in the country.

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West Indies: Jewel Andrew(w), Navin Bidaisee, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Amir Jangoo, Fabian Allen, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein(c), Obed McCoy, Jediah Blades, Shamar Springer, Ramon Simmonds, Ackeem Auguste, Zishan Motara

Nepal: Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh(w), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel(c), Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav, Shahab Alam, Lokesh Bam, Kushal Malla, Mohammad Aadil Alam

The Sharjah pitch usually offers a good contest for batters, while still assisting spinners. However, if dew sets in, bowlers, particularly spinners, could struggle, making batting second slightly easier.

Nepal and West Indies have only faced once against each other. This series marks a first-ever bilateral series between the two nations. And Nepal got off to a winning start.

Nepal won the toss and opted to bat first.

"We will bat first. Batting first is ideal for us. I am very proud of the boys. I think 150-160 would be a good score on this wicket." Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said.

"We need to show the hunger to win. We had a good day of rest. Rest, reflect and come back. Quite pleased with the younger guys. Hopefully they will tick all boxes." WI Captain Akeal Hosein said.

West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Amir Jangoo(w), Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Navin Bidaisee, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Akeal Hosein(c), Zishan Motara, Jediah Blades

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Lalit Rajbanshi

Akeal Hosein to Bhurtel, OUT LBW! Hosein strikes early! Fired in quicker, sliding with the arm and trapping Bhurtel right in front. He went for the tuck across the line, completely missing it. Easy decision for the umpire, and Nepal lose their opener cheaply. Bhurtel goes for 2.

NEP 10/1 (1.2)

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, OUT Bowled! Hosein gets the big wicket of the Nepal skipper! Fired in flat and quick, Paudel went for the slog across the line but missed completely. The gap between bat and pad was wide open, and the ball crashes into the stumps. Double strike for Hosein, and West Indies are on top. Paudel goes for 3.

NEP 14/2 (3.3)

A much-needed push for Nepal as Aasif Sheikh took charge in the final over of the PowerPlay, cracking three boundaries to inject momentum. He’s raced to 26 off 14 balls with confident strokeplay, while Kushal Malla is settling in at the other end on 6 from 8.

NEP 39/2 (6)

Holder to Aasif Sheikh, OUT Run Out!

Huge wicket for West Indies! Aasif Sheikh punched a back-of-a-length delivery to point and called for a single, but the fielder at point produced a superb dive to stop it. The ball was quickly relayed under-arm to the bowler, and Kushal Malla couldn’t make it back, well short of the crease. Malla departs for 7 off 9, and Nepal lose a key wicket at a crucial stage.

NEP 43/3 (6.4)

Nepal are slowly rebuilding after early losses. Aasif Sheikh is holding the innings together with a composed 48 off 31 balls, timing the ball well and rotating strike effectively. Sundeep Jora is supporting him from the other end with a brisk 16 off 12. Together, they’ve added crucial runs to steady the ship. Nepal have crossed the 80-run mark, keeping themselves in the game.

NEO 80/3 (11)

Nepal are moving along nicely as Aasif Sheikh reaches a well-paced 53 off 40 balls, inching closer to his half-century. Sundeep Jora is making a strong contribution as well, unbeaten on 37 from 27 balls, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. The duo has steadily rebuilt the innings after early setbacks, adding 28 runs in the last four overs.

NEP 108/3 (15)

Nepal are cruising now, thanks to a brilliant partnership between Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora. Sheikh has moved to a fluent 61 off 44 balls, while Jora has crossed his half-century as well, unbeaten on 51 from 35 balls. The duo has steadily rotated strike and punished loose deliveries, adding 23 runs in the last two overs.

NEP 131/3 (17)

Jediah Blades to Sundeep Jora, OUT Caught Long-On! Drama on the field as Sundeep Jora departs for 63 off 39 balls! The third umpire checked for a no-ball, but Blades was just inside the line. Jora went for a big hit off a back-of-a-length delivery, but the ball ballooned off the top edge and Navin Bidaisee took a comfortable catch at long-on.

NEP 143/4 (17.4)

Nepak are inching towards a great and fighting total now. Aasif's six on the last ball of the over has put the pressure back on the Caribbean side. Aasif Sheikh is batting on 68 off just 47 balls.

NEP 158/4 (19)

Kyle Mayers to Gulsan Jha, OUT LBW! Nepal lose their fifth wicket as Gulsan Jha goes for a big slog and misses the line entirely. Mayers delivered a very full, straight ball, and the umpire had no hesitation raising the finger. It was an easy decision, Jha wanted to clear the boundary but misjudged the delivery. Jha goes for 6.

NEP 158/5 (19.1)

Kyle Mayers to Mohammad Aadil Alam, OUT LBW! A dramatic finish to Nepal’s innings! Aadil Alam went for a slog off the last ball, but Mayers’ length delivery, angled in and slightly slower, hit the stumps as the batter was too early on the shot. The umpire’s finger went up immediately. Aasif Sheikh was the star, scoring a fluent 68 off 47 balls, while Aadil Alam contributed a quick 11 off 5.

NEP 173/6 (20)

The Windies have been dealt an early blow in their pursuit of Nepal's 174-run target. Dipendra Singh Airee has cleaned up Jewel Andrew for 2 in the third over, with the first two overs conceding just three runs. Rohit Paudel's side on top right now.

WI: 5/1 (2.4)

This is quite remarkable. Nepal have West Indies in all sorts of trouble currently, as evidenced by the scoreboard as well. Kushal Bhurtel competes a superb, low catch at covers to send back Keacy Carty for 1 off Karan KC's bowling. Ackeem Auguste has now joined Kyle Mayers in the middle and the duo were finding run-scoring really hard too, before Auguste breaks the shackles with a six over midwicket off Sompal Kami.

WI: 16/2 (6)

Mohammad Aadil Alam to Kyle Mayers, OUT Caught by Gulsan Jha! What a sensational catch from Gulshan. Mayers tried to loft a full delivery outside off, but only managed to slice it toward sweeper cover. Gulsan Jha reacted brilliantly, diving to his left and plucking the ball inches above the turf. He immediately sprang up with arms outstretched in celebration. Mayers goes for just 6 after playing 16 balls.

WI: 23/2 (7.3)

Mohammad Aadil Alam to Ackeem Auguste, OUT Bowled! Nepal strike again! Alam bowls a clever slower off-cutter that stays low, and Auguste goes for a leg-side swing but misses completely. The ball hits the off-stump, and the batter is dismissed for 17 off 21.

WI: 38/4 (9.5)

Mohammad Aadil Alam to Jangoo, OUT Caught by Kushal Bhurtel! Alam strikes again, claiming his third wicket! A length delivery outside off, Jangoo steps out to heave but mistimes it, sending a simple catch straight to deep mid-wicket where Bhurtel takes it comfortably.

WI: 64/5 (12)

Kushal Bhurtel to Fabian Allen, OUT Bowled! Nepal strike again as Fabian Allen is bowled! A wide-length delivery outside off, and Allen attempts to drive, but the slower pitch deceives him. The thick inside-edge deflects back onto the leg stump, sending the batter back to the pavilion. Allen reacts in disappointment,

WI: 75/6 (13.2)

Kushal Bhurtel to Akeal Hosein, OUT Caught by Mohammad Aadil Alam! Nepal are on the verge of history as Bhurtel strikes again, taking two wickets in a single over! A length delivery well outside off, and Hosein shuffles across, gets down on one knee, and tries an aerial sweep. The shot doesn’t pay off, landing safely in the hands of Mohammad Aadil Alam at deep backward square-leg.

WI: 74/7 (14)