Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I Preview: Nepal is gearing up to take on West Indies in the highly anticipated 2nd T20I match of the ongoing series, set to be held at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kathmandu on April 28, 2024.
Nepal Wins First Match Against West Indies
In the first match, West Indies set a big target of 250 runs. Nepal’s captain, Rohit, played superbly, scoring 112 runs. Nepal chased the target successfully, winning by 4 wickets. Earlier, West Indies batted first, with their captain Roston Chase scoring 74 runs. Nepal’s bowlers took wickets at crucial moments. Overall, it was a great win for Nepal, and they will aim to continue their success in the next matches.
Match Schedule:
- Date: April 28, 2024
- Time: 12:15 PM (Nepali Time)
- Venue: TU International Cricket Ground
Pitch Conditions
TU International Cricket Ground is a batting-friendly venue where both teams scored over 200 runs in the first T20 match. This indicates favorable conditions for batsmen, with the pitch offering little assistance to bowlers. Spinners might find some opportunities later in the game. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed success on this ground.
Form and Fitness
The good news for both teams: there are no reported injuries, and all players are fit to play in the upcoming match.
Predicted XI for Nepal:
Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, DS Airee, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Jora, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kamal Airee, Abinash Bohara
Predicted XI for West Indies:
Roston Chase (Captain), Alick Athanaze (Vice-Captain), Kadeem Alleyne, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas.
West Indies ‘A’ Tour to Nepal: T20 Match Schedule
- Saturday, April 27: 1st T20 Match
- Sunday, April 28: 2nd T20 Match
- Wednesday, May 1: 3rd T20 Match
- Thursday, May 2: 4th T20 Match
- Saturday, May 4: 5th T20 Match
- 🕐 Time: All matches start at 1:00 pm
- 🏟️ Venue: TU Ground
