West Indies vs Nepal Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 25th Match
Match summary
West Indies face Nepal at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 15 February 2026. Our preview covers form, likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | West Indies vs Nepal, 25th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Start time | 5:30 am GMT / 11:00 am local |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | West Indies |
| Toss pick | West Indies |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 185–200 | – |
| Second innings | 165–180 | – |
West Indies
West Indies are unbeaten and in strong all-round form, while Nepal have no points and need their batters to convert starts.
Toss pick: West Indies
FAQ
Who is favoured in West Indies vs Nepal?
Our preview picks West Indies, who have won both of their games and beaten England.
How has Nepal fared so far?
Nepal lost to England by 4 runs and then to Italy, being bowled out for 123 and beaten in 12.4 overs, so they have no points.
Which players could decide the match?
Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer for West Indies, and spinners Gudakesh Motie and Sandeep Lamichhane, are important.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
West Indies
- Brandon King
- Shai Hopec, wk
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rovman Powell
- Jason Holder
- Romario Shepherd
- Roston Chase
- Akeal Hosein
- Shamar Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
Nepal
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh
- Rohit Paudelc
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Aarif Sheikh
- Lokesh Bamwk
- Gulshan Jha
- Karan KC
- Nandan Yadav
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Lalit Rajbanshi