The West Indies A team toured the side for five T20Is in 2024.
The West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their maiden T20I series against Nepal, starting on September 27. Earlier, the West Indies A team toured the side for five T20Is in 2024. The hosts had put up a tough fight, but the Men in Maroon, led by Roston Chase, claimed the series 2-3. However, the former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) player Akeal Hosein will captain the side, as their usual white-ball skipper Shai Hope has been rested for the series. All three matches of the 20-over series will take place at the Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Notably, the squad features five uncapped players alongside the experienced names, including Fabian Allen, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, and Obed McCoy. Moreover, a former United States of America (USA) player, Karima Gore, also made it to the WI squad against Nepal. The bowler has represented the USA in 16 ODIs and eight T20Is since his international debut in April 2019.
This bilateral series is expected to play a crucial role in the visitors’ preparation for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
“This series against Nepal is another important step in broadening the horizons of West Indies cricket. It allows our senior men’s team to engage with a passionate emerging nation while providing invaluable match experience in different conditions,” stated Miles Bascombe, the Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket.
However, the team comes on the back of a struggling form in the shortest format of the game. Before securing a 2-1 ODI series victory against Pakistan at home, the side suffered a T20I series loss against the opponent. Previously, a mighty Australian side also clean-swept them in a five-match 20-over series in July 2025.
On the other hand, Nepal have managed to win only two out of the six matches in the Top End T20 series 2025 in Australia. Earlier, the team showcased a strong performance in the Scotland T20 tri-series by winning three out of the four fixtures. However, Nepal failed to secure a place in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after losing to Hong Kong in the third-place decider of the ACC Premier Cup 2024.
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Akeal Hosein (C), Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisse, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Karima Gore, Jason Holder, Amir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds, and Shamar Springer.
All matches will begin at 8:30 PM IST
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