West Indies vs Nepal June 22, 2023, Match Overview

One exciting match in the world of cricket will be match 9, group A, West Indies vs Nepal fight. Fans of both teams are eagerly anticipating this matchup. The match will take place on the 22nd of June at the Harare Sports Club with the first session starting from 9.00-12.30 and the second session from 13.00-16.30.

The WI vs. NEP match is a game where both teams will be able to exhibit their moments of brilliance. The West Indies team has been playing several ODIs lately and they’ve been playing well in such matches, with four wins and one loss for their past five games, even winning the recent West Indies vs UAE match. Nepal, on the other hand, lost badly against Zimbabwe but was able to come back strong in their game against the USA at the Takashinga Sports Club.

WI Team Preview

The team has had its ups and downs over the years, but there is a renewed sense of confidence under the leadership of Shai Hope. The current squad has a good mix of experienced players and young talent, which has led to some impressive performances in recent matches.

The team’s next challenge is one they are looking forward to, to start their campaign on a high note. In addition to their strong batting lineup, West Indies also has a solid bowling attack with some of the best pacers in the world.

The team’s performance in previous ICC tournaments can be a good basis statement in 2023. With the right strategy and focus, the West Indies could once again become a force to be reckoned with in international cricket scene.

West Indies Team Stats

Player	Matches	Runs	Strike Rate	Wickets	Bowl. Economy
J Charles	1	66	82.5
J Holder	1	56	140	1	4.5
R Chase	1	55	100	1	5.9
S Hope	1	54	90
K Mayers	1			2	5
A Joseph	1			2	6.8

WI Team Predictions

Shai Hope, the captain, is a dependable batsman with good technique. In international cricket, he has proven his capacity to make large runs and posted remarkable batting averages. He performed admirably in the warm-up games for the ICC CWC Qualifiers, and in the opening game against the USA, he also scored a half-century.
Excellent work has been done by Jason Holder with both the bat and the ball. He played well against the USA, scoring a crucial fifty and taking a wicket, earning him player of the match honors.
Another useful batsman who also excels as a part-time spinner in the midst of the match is Roston Chase.
The West Indies’ leading paceman, Alzari Joseph, has a tendency for getting out early and often.

NEP Team Preview ICC 2023

In this series, we will see Nepal go up against some of the best cricket playing nations in the world. While working their way to secure a spot in the tournament, the team will need to make an impact and showcase their skills in the international arena.

The team placed in Group A of the tournament go against a yet-to-be-determined opponent. The Nepalese cricket team will have a good mix of experienced players and emerging talent that will make them a formidable force in the tournament.

They have been performing well in recent times, winning the ICC World Twenty20 Asia Qualifier in 2019 and reaching the top 15 of the ICC T20 rankings. With new players coming through the ranks and the senior players leading by example, Nepal can be confident of putting on a good show and making their presence felt in the ICC 2023 tournament.

Nepal Team Stats

Player	Matches	Runs	Strike Rate	Wickets	Bowl. Economy
K Bhurtel	2	138	69
B Sharki	2	77	77
A Sheikh	2	78	39
Karan KC	2			4	4.5
G Jha	2			4	6
DS Airee	2			2	4.8

NEP Squad

Rohit Paudel – captain
aarif Sheikh – top order batter
Aasif Sheikh – top order batter
Dipendra Singh Airee- middle order batter
Kushal Bhurtel – opening batter
Gulsan Jha – bowler
Karan KC – allrounder
Kushal Malla – batting allrounder
Sandeep Lamichhane – bowler
Kishore Mahato – batter
Gyanendra Malla – top order batter
Pratis GC – batter
Lalit Rajbanshi – bowler
Arjun Saud – batter
Bhim Sharki – middle order batter
Sompal Kami – bowling allrounder

NEP Predictions

At the top, Kushal Bhurtel has been brilliant with the bat. He can score goals and has a good strike rate. Against the USA, he fell one run short of his century.
The wicketkeeper’s batter, Aasif Sheikh, has also contributed from the other end. In 2 games, he has scored 78 runs.
Bhim Sharki, who was out on a duck in the first round, came back strongly with an unbroken 77 in the second game.
The player of the match against the USA was Karan KC, who provided the impetus towards victory. He broke down the USA’s batting order by taking a 4-for-4.

West Indies vs Nepal Possible Playing XI

West Indies

Kyle Mayers
Johnson Charles
Brandon King
Shai Hope(c & wk)
Roston Chase
Nicholas Pooran
Rovman Powell
Jason Holder
Keemo Paul
Alzarri Joseph
Akeal Hosein

Nepal

Kushal Bhurtel
Aasif Sheikh(wk)
Rohit Paudel(c)
Kushal Malla
Bhim Sharki
Dipendra Singh Airee
Aarif Sheikh
Gulsan Jha
Karan KC
Lalit Rajbanshi
Sandeep Lamichhane

Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Shai Hope
Batters: Brandon King, Kushal Bhurtel, Bhim Sharki,
All-Rounders: Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Karan KC
Captain: Jason Holder / Shai Hope
Vice-captain: Kushal Bhurtel / Roston Chase

Conclusion

West Indies, the defending champions, seem to be the favorites but Nepal might be able to show that it can compete after their victory against the USA. WI must use caution when dealing with Nepal’s spin attack. On the other side, Nepal easily defeated the USA, and their confidence is through the roof. They’ll try to do some sort of magic here. Can they defeat other powerful players in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023. The outcome won’t be known till later.

West Indies vs Nepal June 22, 2023, Match Overview