Cricket West Indies Confirms Historic First-Ever T20I Series with Nepal

Cricket West Indies has said yes to a special three-match T20 International series with Nepal. This will happen in September 2025 in Sharjah, UAE. This is the first time the two teams are playing each other in a T20I match.

The series is very important for Nepal as they prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. The Cricket Association of Nepal is in charge of this series, which shows a new time for cricket around the world and CWI’s promise to help growing countries.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a big step by confirming the first-ever T20I series with Nepal. It will happen in Sharjah, UAE, on September 27, 28, and 30, 2025.

This three-match series is not just another game—it shows how cricket is growing around the world.

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is hosting this event to help Nepal prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, which will be held later this year.

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Yes, you heard that right! Nepal will play against the strong West Indies, who used to be T20 World Cup champions. This match is important for them to see how good they are and to gain some energy before their qualifier games.

The games will happen at the famous Sharjah Stadium, a place that has seen great cricket moments over the years. Reports say this isn’t just a cricket series—it’s a meeting of old ways and new dreams.

Nepal is taking a big step towards being recognised in the world of cricket. For the West Indies, it’s a way to stand together with new cricket countries and to show they want to help the game grow everywhere.

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The report said that CWI CEO Chris Dehring was clear about how important this series is. Dehring called it “a celebration of the game growing around the world,” saying the matches are more than just another tour.

The Windies are set to have a strong team that offers both excitement and important experience for Nepalese cricketers. Imagine it like a cricket lesson—where great players show new ones how to play right there.

The cricketing torch isn’t being passed, but it is being shared. This series will mix the fun of Caribbean beats with the strong spirit of the Himalayas, creating a blend of two great cricket cultures.

Cricket West Indies announces the historic T20I series vs Nepal.

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The Cricket Association of Nepal and Emirates Cricket Board deserve a standing ovation for pulling the strings behind this unique series. It’s not every day two teams from vastly different cricketing ecosystems meet in the middle—literally and figuratively.

Amit Mishra, a writer and die-hard cricket journalist:

This series has two sides. On the good side, it gives Nepal a great chance to improve its skills against a strong team in a fair and friendly place. It’s a tale of cricket friendship done well—sharing respect, smart growth, and being seen around the world.

But here’s the other side—this can’t just happen once. If we want real growth, we need to keep things going, have more trips, get more attention, and have more help from full-member boards.

If not, this might just be a showy thing that happens once instead of something important that lasts. For now, let’s enjoy what this is: a strong message that cricket is for everyone, everywhere—from Kingston to Kathmandu.

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