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West Indies save pride vs Nepal as Simmonds' 4-fer, openers' century stand seal a perfect win

Akshita Patel

West Indies saves pride vs Nepal [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]West Indies saves pride vs Nepal [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]

The West Indies avenged the humiliation of a series defeat by avoiding a clean sweep and winning the third T20I against Nepal by 10 wickets. Ramon Simmonds’ four-wicket-haul restricted Nepal to 122 in the first inning.

In the second inning, Windies openers Jangoo and Auguste pulled off a spotless chase with a 123-run partnership to seal a dominant 10-wicket victory. 

Nepal collapsed in the first innings after a slow start 

The West Indies invited Nepal to bat first, and Kushal Bhurtel (39) had a 41-run opening partnership with Kushal Malla (12). However, Jason Holder broke the stand with the important wicket of Malla. Akeal Hosein capitalised on the momentum to dismiss another set batter in Bhurtel, leaving Nepal reeling on 60/2. 

While the Windies showed tons of weakness in the first 2 T20Is, this time, they didn’t let the momentum slip. Ramon Simmonds completely obliterated the middle order with 4 wickets in just 3 overs while conceding 15 runs.

7 of the 11 Nepali batters walked back on single-digit scores as Nepal succumbed to just 122 in the first innings. For the West Indies, Simmonds stole the show, while Jediah Blades grabbed 2 wickets. 

West Indies save pride with consolation victory

In the second inning, West Indies openers Amir Jangoo and Ackeem Auguste came out all guns blazing. They showed intent in the powerplay to bring up a 47-run partnership in the first 6 overs.

With the required run rate under control, both openers showed composure and built the inning without any risky shots and without throwing away their important wickets.

Jangoo and Auguste finished with a 123-run opening stand and wrapped up the chase in 12.2 overs to seal a 10-wicket comprehensive victory. Despite losing the series, the West Indies showed courage to stand back on their feet to avoid a series sweep.

For Nepal, Mohammad Aadil Alam and Shahab Alam conceded 24 runs each in 2 overs. No bowler had an economy below 7, and the inability to apply pressure and take wickets led to their one-sided defeat.

Regardless, the series remains historic for Nepal as they walk back with a 2-1 victory.