Nepal will face the West Indies in the 25th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 15. The West Indies aim to secure a spot in the Super Eight, while Nepal seeks its first win of the tournament.
Nepal
Nepal narrowly lost to England in their first match and suffered a heavy defeat against Italy by 10 wickets in their second game. They are yet to win in this T20 World Cup. In the match against Italy, Nepal was bowled out for 123 runs, with Aarif Sheikh being the highest scorer at 27 runs. The bowling performance was also disappointing, as they failed to take any wickets against Italy. Currently, they sit at the bottom of Group C.
West Indies
The West Indies began the tournament with a 35-run victory over Scotland and followed it up with a 30-run win against England. They are one of the strongest teams in Group C. A win against Nepal would ensure their place in the Super Eight. In their match against England, they scored 196 runs, led by Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 76. England could only manage 166 runs, with Gudakesh Motie taking 3 wickets and Roston Chase claiming 2.
NEP vs WI Match Details
| NEP vs WI T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | Nepal vs West Indies 25th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Sunday, February 15; 11:00 a.m. IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
NEP vs WI T20 WC Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch has historically favored batting, with high bounce and good pace. This often leads to high scores, especially in T20 matches, and short boundaries contribute to this trend. As the game progresses, spinners may find some grip during the middle overs. The average first innings total is expected to be around 170-180 runs, with teams batting first generally enjoying an advantage after winning the toss.
NEP vs WI T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is predicted to be humid but pleasant, with no rain expected. As the match is in the morning, temperatures will likely range from 21-25°C, under mostly clear skies.
NEP vs WI Head-to-Head Records
| NEP vs WI head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Won by Nepal | 2 |
| Won by West Indies | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
NEP vs WI Probable XI
- Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
- West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.
Players to Watch in the NEP vs WI Match
- Dipendra Singh Airee | NEP: This all-rounder has been a standout player, scoring 61 runs and taking two wickets in the tournament. He has a total of 60 wickets in 66 T20I innings and has scored 2017 runs in 80 innings.
- Sherfane Rutherford | WI: A key middle-order batter, Rutherford has scored 102 runs in two matches, including a top score of 76 runs against England.
NEP vs WI Toss Prediction
Historical Toss Stats at the Venue
- In the last 6 T20 matches at this venue, the toss winner chose to bowl first 5 times, batting first only once.
Advantages of Bowling First
- In 11 T20I matches at this venue, teams batting first have won five times, while six have won by bowling first.
NEP vs WI Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: NEP (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 45-50
- WI Total: 170-180
- Match Winner: West Indies
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: WI (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- NEP Total: 150-170
- Match Winner: West Indies
Who will win today’s NEP vs WI T20 World Cup match?
Based on the current form of both teams, the West Indies appear stronger. They have performed well in their previous matches, while Nepal’s recent performance has been disappointing. This matchup will be interesting, especially since Nepal won their last series against the West Indies. However, the odds favor the West Indies.
