Kathmandu, Sept. 30 -- Nepal created history in Sharjah on Monday, thrashing West Indies by 90 runs in the second Twenty20 International of the Unity Cup to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The result gave Nepal their maiden T20I series win against a full ICC member.

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Nepal overcame an uncertain start. Kushal Bhurtel departed for two runs in the second over, trapped lbw by Akeal Hosein. Captain Rohit Paudel soon followed, bowled by Hosein for 3, leaving Nepal wobbling at 14-2. Kushal Malla tried to rebuild but was run out for 7, and the scoreboard read 43-3 after seven overs.

From there, Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora turned the tide. The pair counter-attacked with aggr...