West Indies secured a strong position in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a 9-wicket victory over Nepal, advancing to the Super 8 stage. They chased down 134 runs effortlessly, with Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope leading the way. Captain Hope scored an unbeaten 61 runs off 44 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes. Hetmyer contributed 46 runs off 32 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Earlier, Brandon King partnered with Hope to add 43 runs for the first wicket, scoring 22 runs off 17 balls with 4 fours.
Nepal’s batters faced challenges against the experienced West Indies bowlers. Dipendra Singh Airee was the standout, compiling 58 runs off 47 balls with 3 fours and 3 sixes. Sompal Kami also added 26 runs off 15 balls, including 4 boundaries, helping Nepal finish with 133/8 in 20 overs.
Jason Holder excelled with the ball, taking four wickets, while Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, and Roston Chase each claimed one wicket.
Prior to this match, West Indies had victories over Scotland and England.
