Dipendra Airee’s 58-run knock guides Nepal to 133 runs:Jason Holder bags 4 wickets; West Indies need 139 runs to win

West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first against Nepal in their T20 World Cup clash. On a slightly damp pitch, batting was expected to be difficult, and the West Indies bowlers made full use of the conditions from the very beginning. Nepal had a terrible start as they lost wickets regularly in the powerplay. The West Indies bowlers kept tight control, not allowing the batters to score freely. At one stage, Nepal were struggling badly and looked set for a very low total. However, Nepal showed great courage in the later stages of the innings. Despite the early collapse, a few brave performances helped them post a fighting score of 133/8 in 20 overs. It was a tough battle, but Nepal’s lower order ensured that their team still has something to defend. Forde and Holder Shine with the ball against Nepal Matthew Forde was outstanding with the new ball. He bowled with pace and accuracy, troubling the Nepal batters throughout his spell. Forde finished with impressive figures of 1 wicket for just 10 runs in his four overs, including a maiden. Jason Holder also played a key role in breaking Nepal’s backbone. He removed important batters at crucial moments and ended with brilliant figures of 4 wickets for 27 runs in his four overs. His final over was especially important, as he picked up two wickets and prevented Nepal from adding too many late runs. Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph also supported well, picking up important wickets to keep the pressure on. Dipendra and Sompal lead the fightback after an early collapse When Nepal were in deep trouble at 22/3 in the powerplay, Dipendra Singh Airee stood firm. He played a calm and responsible innings under pressure. Dipendra scored a valuable 58 runs off 47 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes. His half-century brought some hope back for Nepal. In the final overs, Sompal Kami provided the much-needed fireworks. He smashed 26 runs off just 15 balls, including some powerful boundaries. His aggressive batting helped Nepal cross the 130-run mark, giving their bowlers a total to fight with.