West Indies vs Nepal Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 25th Match

West Indies beat England by 30 runs in their last match, making 196 before Gudakesh Motie (3/33) and Roston Chase, with two wickets, helped bowl England out for 166. They are the only undefeated side in Group C. Sherfane Rutherford has 102 runs in two matches, including 76 off 41 balls against England, and Shimron Hetmyer has 87, including 64 against Scotland in the opener.

The top order is a concern, with captain Shai Hope and Brandon King scoring only 19 and 36 runs respectively in two games. The bowling has been the strength. Romario Shepherd has six wickets, including 5/20 against Scotland, Motie has four and Jason Holder three, all against Scotland, with Shamar Joseph and Akeal Hosein in reserve.

Nepal have no points. They lost to England by four runs, then were bowled out for 123 by Italy, who chased it in 12.4 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee has made 61 runs, including 44 against England, and captain Rohit Paudel has done well against the West Indies in the past. Nepal need their openers, Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh, to fire and will lean on Sandeep Lamichhane, who has 130 T20I wickets in 70 matches, with Karan KC and Airee also important. If the bowling tightens and the batting deepens, an upset is possible.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Wankhede is typically a batting-friendly surface that produces high scores in T20 cricket. It offers true bounce and consistent pace, and short boundaries and a quick outfield make hitting fours and sixes easier. The sea breeze can give the new ball some early swing, but bowlers mostly rely on variations. Spinners get limited help, and accuracy matters more than turn.

Weather

The late-morning start in Mumbai should be warm and pleasant, at around 30–31 °C, with mostly sunny skies and very little chance of rain. Winds will be light and humidity moderate, so uninterrupted play is likely.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 185–200
• 2nd innings: 165–180

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