Nepal faced a crushing defeat against West Indies A in the fourth T20 match, as the visitors secured a 28-run victory and a dominant 3-1 lead in the series. The game at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur saw West Indies ‘A’ set a formidable target that Nepal ultimately couldn’t match.
After winning the toss, West Indies ‘A’ made the most of their batting opportunity, posting a massive 209 runs for the loss of only three wickets. Johnson Charles (58), Andre David Stephon Fletcher (84), and Fabian Anthony Allen (33) were the stars of their innings, while Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel (two wickets) and Pratish GC (one wicket) made some inroads.
Nepal’s chase faltered despite a valiant 82-run effort by captain Rohit Poudel. Contributions from Sandeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Gulsan Jha weren’t enough to overcome the West Indies ‘A’ bowling attack. Matthew Walter Forde and HR Walsh led the charge with three wickets each, while FA Allen and G Motie claimed two wickets apiece.
With one match remaining, West Indies ‘A’ holds a commanding position in the series, while Nepal will need a decisive win to salvage some pride.
