West Indies defeated Nepal by nine wickets in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This victory secures their spot in the Super 8 stage, bringing them closer to the title.
Nepal batted first, scoring 133 runs for 8 in their 20 overs. They struggled early on, losing key players like Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, and Aasif Sheikh during the powerplay.
Dipendra Singh Airee was resilient, scoring 58 runs from 47 balls, including three fours and three sixes. Sompal Kami contributed with an unbeaten 26 runs from 15 balls, helping Nepal reach 133 runs.
The West Indies bowlers were effective, with Jason Holder taking four wickets. Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, and Roston Chase each claimed one wicket, limiting Nepal’s scoring.
Hope and Hetmyer Lead WI to Victory
West Indies chased down the target of 134 runs with ease, finishing at 134 for 1 in just 15.2 overs.
Brandon King started strong with 22 runs before being dismissed. Captain Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer then took charge. Hope scored 61 runs from 44 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes.
Hetmyer supported well with an unbeaten 46 from 32 balls, as West Indies finished the match comfortably. The partnership between Hope and Hetmyer secured an easy win.
Nepal’s bowlers gave their best effort, but they could not set a competitive total against the strong West Indies batting lineup.
West Indies Progress to Super 8
This victory places West Indies in the Super 8 stage, thanks to the contributions from both batters and bowlers.
Jason Holder was named player of the match for his four wickets, while Shai Hope’s performance was a highlight. The West Indies team aims to keep their momentum as they advance to the next stage of the tournament.
