West Indies has defeated Nepal in a Group C match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The match, held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 15, saw the West Indies chase down Nepal's score to secure a win and advance in the tournament.
Match Overview and Key Events
Nepal, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a total of 133 for 8 in their 20 overs. West Indies, in their pursuit of 134 runs for victory, reached their target with 134 for 1, finishing their innings after 19.6 overs.
Nepal's Innings:
Key bowlers for Nepal included Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
Notable dismissals for Nepal included Bhurtel (caught by Hetmyer, bowled by Holder), Aasif (caught by Hetmyer, bowled by Holder), Paudel (leg before wicket, bowled by Forde), and Airee (caught by Powell, bowled by Holder).
Sompal Kami provided a late contribution with an unbeaten 26 off 15 balls.
West Indies' Innings:
The opening partnership saw Brandon King score, eventually being caught by Bhurtel and bowled by Yadav.
Shimron Hetmyer remained not out, guiding the team towards the target.
The West Indies innings included a total of 1 no-ball and 4 wides.
The match officials included umpires Alex Wharf, Gazi Sohel, Adrian Holdstock, Dave Gilbert, and Langton Rusere.
Performance Metrics
| Team | Innings | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 1 | 20 | 133 | 8 | 5 |
| West Indies | 1 | 19.6 | 134 | 1 | 5 |
Nepal's Score Breakdown:
Fall of wickets: 2 for 1 (0.5 ov), 17 for 2 (3.1 ov), 17 for 3 (4.1 ov), 23 for 4 (6.3 ov), 46 for 5 (10.4 ov), 73 for 6 (14.6 ov), 127 for 7 (19.2 ov), 133 for 8 (19.6 ov).
West Indies' Score Breakdown:
Fall of wickets: 43 for 1 (5.3 ov).
Broadcast and Viewing Information
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match between West Indies and Nepal was available for broadcast across various platforms globally.
In India: The match was televised live on the Star Sports Network and streamed online via the JioHotstar app and website.
International Coverage: Broadcasting partners included Dialog TV and TV Supreme in Sri Lanka, T Sports and Nagorik TV in Bangladesh, Sky Sports Cricket in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa. In the United States and Canada, matches were available on Willow DTC, CricBuzz DTC, and Willow YouTube.
Commentary: Broadcasts offered multi-language commentary, including Hindi, Sinhala, and regional feeds depending on the territory.
Team Lineups
West Indies: Shai Hope (Captain, Wicket Keeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (Captain), Khushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (Wicket Keeper), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
Strategic Insights
The West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein conveyed the team's intent to not underestimate any opponent, despite their strong performance in the competition. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium were utilized effectively by the Nepal team. However, West Indies' bowling attack, particularly Jason Holder who took key wickets at crucial junctures, managed to restrict Nepal to a score below par. The late cameo from Sompal Kami for Nepal provided a fighting total, but it ultimately proved insufficient against the West Indies' batting lineup.
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Conclusion and Future Implications
With this victory, West Indies has taken a significant step towards securing a return to the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Nepal, despite a resilient effort and some noteworthy individual performances, could not overcome the West Indies' experienced side. The result has implications for the standings in Group C as the tournament progresses.
Sources
BBC Sport: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/live/crle8kg4rj4t - Provides live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and key match events.
Business Standard: https://www.business-standard.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup/west-indies-vs-nepal-live-streaming-where-to-watch-t20-wc-2026-match-1260215000941.html - Details broadcast and streaming information for the match across various regions.
Cric Today: https://crictoday.com/cricket/news/west-indies-vs-nepal-icc-t20-world-cup-2026-when-and-where-to-watch-wi-vs-nep-match/ - Offers information on where to watch the match and stadium details.
News18: https://www.news18.com/cricket/west-indies-vs-nepal-live-streaming-t20-world-cup-2026-when-and-where-to-watch-wi-nep-match-on-tv-and-online-aa-9904141.html - Covers broadcast details, timings, and venue for the match.
Lokmat Times: https://www.lokmattimes.com/cricket/news/wi-vs-nep-live-cricket-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-west-indies-vs-nepal-t20-world-cup-2026-match-a507/ - Provides live streaming and telecast information, along with playing XIs.
Fubo.tv: https://www.fubo.tv/news/2026-icc-mens-t20-cricket-world-cup/west-indies-vs-nepal-live-stream-how-to-watch-2026-icc-mens-t20-cricket-world-cup/ - Offers insights on how to watch the match and its significance.
ESPN Cricinfo: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2025-26-1502138/nepal-vs-west-indies-25th-match-group-c-1512743/live-cricket-score - Contains live score updates and details about the match's progression and key performances.
