The West Indies are set to face Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The West Indies come into this game confidently after winning both of their previous matches, placing them at the top of Group C with a strong Net Run Rate. A win here would help solidify their position for the next round.
Nepal has had a challenging tournament but has shown resilience at times. They are determined to recover from their losses to England and Italy, drawing motivation from their 2-1 win over the West Indies in a T20I series last September.
WI vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 15; 11:00 am IST / 5:30 am GMT
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
WI vs NEP, Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 3 | West Indies won: 1 | Nepal won: 2
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its dynamic pitch, making it exciting for both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the grass and bounce assist fast bowlers, so the opening overs are crucial for both teams.
As the game advances, the surface becomes more favorable for batting, with even bounce and shorter boundaries inviting aggressive play. Chasing teams generally perform well here, leading captains to often choose to field first after winning the toss. However, recent matches have shown the pitch can help spinners as the game progresses.
Squads
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla, Basir Ahamad, Sundeep Jora, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson
WI vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bowls first
- Nepal’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Nepal’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Nepal wins the toss and bowls first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 40-50
- West Indies total score: 170-180
Match result: The team bowling first is likely to win.
