Key Points
- West Indies beat Nepal by nine wickets in a dominant performance
- Nepal posted a total of 133 runs batting first, with Dipendra Singh Airee scoring 58
- West Indies chased the target with ease, led by Shai Hope’s 61 and Shimron Hetmyer’s 46
- Win secures West Indies’ spot at the Super Eights
ISLAMABAD: In a one-sided Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, Nepal batted first and posted 133 runs for the loss of eight wickets. The innings was anchored by Dipendra Singh Airee, who scored a resilient 58, but regular breakthroughs by West Indies’ bowlers kept the total modest.
Jason Holder was the most successful bowler for West Indies, picking up four crucial wickets and ensuring Nepal could not build significant partnerships.
Chasing the target, West Indies’ openers laid the foundation with quick scoring, and a partnership between Shai Hope, who made 61, and Shimron Hetmyer, who contributed 46, sealed the match. West Indies reached the target comfortably, nine wickets in hand, well before the completion of their allotted overs.
The emphatic victory not only kept West Indies unbeaten in Group C but also ensured they march to the Super Eight stage, a crucial step on their campaign to reach the latter stages of this global tournament and compete for the title.
For Nepal, this result ends their hopes in the group phase. However, their players showed moments of brilliance and fighting spirit against a top-tier team, gaining valuable experience on the international stage.
The match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium brought another vibrant chapter to this T20 World Cup, with West Indies asserting themselves as a formidable force and Nepal continuing to punch above their weight in world cricket.
The 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka across multiple venues, has seen top teams from around the world compete fiercely for the title. The tournament has given emerging nations like Nepal the chance to test themselves against established cricketing powers. At the same time, the leading teams aim to solidify their standing ahead of the knockout rounds.
