West Indies vs Nepal, WI vs NEP 2025, Today Match Prediction 27 September 2025

WI vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the first game of the three-match series, and both the West Indies and Nepal will look to take an early lead. The West Indies lost the last series against Pakistan, and the team will look to make a strong comeback. Nepal struggled in the recent tri-series against Scotland and the Netherlands and shall look to put up a better performance on conditions that suit them. 

It will be the first game between the two teams, and both teams would like to gain an upper hand with a win. The West Indies have a more experienced group of players. They come fresh from CPL 2025 and shall look to build on the momentum. Nepal doesn't have a good record against higher-ranked teams, and it will be interesting to see how they approach this contest.  

WI vs NEP Betting News

RECENT PERFORMANCE

WI

L W L L L

WI

176/6 in 20.0 8.8

WI vs PAK

Pakistan won by 13 runs 04 Aug 2025

PAK

189/4 in 20.0 9.45

WI

135/8 in 20.0 6.75

WI vs PAK

West Indies beat Pakistan by 2 wickets 03 Aug 2025

PAK

133/9 in 20.0 6.65

WI

164/7 in 20.0 8.2

WI vs PAK

Pakistan beat West Indies by 14 runs 01 Aug 2025

PAK

178/6 in 20.0 8.9

WI

170/10 in 19.4 8.64

WI vs AUS

Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets 29 Jul 2025

AUS

173/7 in 17.0 10.18

WI

205/9 in 20.0 10.25

WI vs AUS

Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets 27 Jul 2025

AUS

206/7 in 19.2 10.66

NEP

L W W L L

PS

144/9 in 20.0 7.2

MTET20S

Pakistan Shaheens won by 1 run

22 Aug 2025

NEP

143/7 in 16.0 8.94

NEP

139/9 in 20.0 6.95

MTET20S

Nepal beat Melbourne Renegades Academy by 33 runs 20 Aug 2025

MR-A

106/10 in 20.0 5.3

NEP

180/7 in 20.0 9

MTET20S

Nepal beat Hobart Hurricanes Academy by 66 runs 19 Aug 2025

HHA

114/10 in 16.1 7.05

NEP

144/7 in 20.0 7.2

MTET20S

Melbourne Stars Academy beat Nepal by 31 runs

18 Aug 2025

MS-A

175/7 in 20.0 8.75

BANA

186/6 in 20.0 9.3

MTET20S

Bangladesh A beat Nepal by 32 runs

16 Aug 2025

NEP

154/7 in 20.0 7.7

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Indies Preview

The West Indies are fielding a young team for this series. Akeal Hosein will lead the team for the first time, and he will look to start with a win. On paper, they are a stronger team than Nepal, with better firepower in their batting lineup. However, the Nepalese team won't be a pushover and can surprise opponents. Hosein would expect a strong show from his young batting lineup in this game. 

The team will have a new opening combination and expects a good start from Ackeem Auguste and Kyle Mayers. Keacy Carty has batted well in recent months, and he will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Jewel Andrew and Amir Jangoo. Jason Holder is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Fabian Allen and Karima Gore. 

Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers must strike early as Nepal has a strong top order that will enjoy batting in these conditions. Akeal Hosein will look to use his variations well in the middle overs with Obed McCoy. Fabian Allen, Ramon Simmonds, and Karima Gore add to the team's bowling options and shall look to do well. 

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Akeal Hosein (c), Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Fabian Allen, Amir Jangoo, Kyle Mayers, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew (wk), Obed McCoy, Ramon Simmonds, Karima Gore

West Indies Actual Playing XI:

Ackeem Auguste, Navin Bidaisee, Fabian Allen, Keacy Carty, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Akeal Hosein, Ramon Simmonds, Obed McCoy

Nepal Preview

Rohit Paudel and his men don't have a good record against big teams. Though the team has impressed with its performances in recent contests, it faces a massive challenge in this game. Paudel expects a strong show from his bowling attack as they will be up against a power-packed batting lineup. 

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh are a strong opening pair, and the team expects a strong start from them. Aarif Sheikh will look to do well at No. 3 and build partnerships with Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee. Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, and Sompal Kami are powerful strikers and must add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack will face a big test in this game. The team needs Karan KC and Sompal Kami to strike early and put West Indies batters under pressure. Sandeep Lamichhane adds an X-factor to the attack and shall look to do well in the middle order with Lalit Rajbanshi. The team expects a good show from Gulshan Jha and Dipendra Singh Airee.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Sompal Kami, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Sundeep Jora, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel, Nandan Yadav, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Aasif Sheikh, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be a warm evening in Sharjah, and we expect to see a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers would have a tough time. They will have to mix their line well to grab wickets. The average first-innings score in the last two seasons has been above 170 runs, and the side that bats first will look to have 200 runs on board.

WI vs NEP Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been a batting paradise, with its flat surface, short boundaries, and fast outfield, allowing batsmen to score a lot of runs. Fast bowlers have found it difficult to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well, as the odd ball can take a sharp turn on this wicket.

Toss: To Bat

We have seen a shift in trend in the last few games. The side batting first has won the last seven games at this venue. The wicket is getting slower as the game progresses, making run chases difficult. The team winning the toss would look to bat first in this game.