Nepal pulled off a dramatic 4-wicket victory over West Indies A in the first T20I match, propelled by captain Rohit Paudel’s blistering century.
Chasing a formidable 205-run target, Paudel smashed an electrifying 112 runs off just 54 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes. His century came in a mere 47 balls, marking his first in T20 play. Despite Paudel’s dismissal with 13 runs needed, Gulsan Jha sealed the win with a vital boundary, finishing with an unbeaten 9.
Nepal’s chase was thrilling until the final over, with tense moments and vital contributions from Dipendra Singh Airee (24) and openers Kushal Malla and Kushal Bhurtel (16 each).
West Indies A, batting first, set a powerful total of 204/5 thanks to impressive innings from captain Roston Chase (74) and opener Alick Athanaze (47).
The second T20I match between Nepal and West Indies A is scheduled for Sunday.
