Nepal Vs West Indies Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Windies Win By Nine Wickets; WI 134/1, NEP 133/8

Nepal Squad: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Sundeep Jora, Sher Malla, Basir Ahamad

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), 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

Nepal lost to Italy and came close to beating England in their opening match. Another defeat today could see the Rhinos exit the tournament with a game still to play.

"It's a World Cup. Any team in this tournament can beat any other one on a day. So we've got to ensure we're still executing the way we need to. The planning must be there once again, not taking anyone lightly. We understand the importance of every single game, even though we gave ourselves a nice position to be in, but still we've got to ensure we plan it the same way, we execute it the same way against Nepal" 

Nepal (Playing XI): Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

West Indies have won the toss and have opted to field.

Nepal's national anthem, 'Sayaun Thunga Phulka' plays first followed by West Indies' Rally 'Round the West Indies'.

Akeal Hosein has struck in the first over of the WI vs NEP match, going through Kushal Bhurtel's stumps quite easily. The ball just held it's line and went straight through Bhurtel's defence, castling his stumps.

NEP 2/1 (1 Over)

Seems like the early ball is doing things and that has disturbed the Nepali rhythm here in Wankhede Stadium. Rhinos are two down inside six overs and the WI bowlers are on top. There have been couple of boundaries but that's about it.

NEP 17/2 (4 Overs)

Rhinos will be disappointed with their batting display in the powerplay against the West Indies bowlers. However, don't take anything away from the WI bowlers, who have been immaculate with their lines and lengths, striking with three wickets.

NEP 22/3 (6 Overs)

Rhinos are finding it hard to score and are going at 3.48 runs per over. Such has been the dominance of the ball over the bat in this match, that the NEP batters are playing it as if it were a Test game. The Rhinos need to up the ante at some point of time, or else they will be left with crumbs.

NEP 27/4 (8 Overs)

It's all boiling down for the Rhinos in Mumbai! They are 5 down and yet to reach triple figures. West Indies are right on top in this game and few wickets more, could see the Nepali team bowl out under 100. There's a fair turnout of fans inside the Wankhede Stadium and that would be a sad way to pay back their money.

NEP 46/5 (11 Overs)

It's all down to Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulsan Jha to take Nepal out of trouble and take them towards a respectable total. The Rhinos are struggling with the run-rate and some big blows are needed to finish the side on a high. Six overs remain and Nepal need few big overs if they are to reach a defending total.

NEP 68/5 (14 Overs)

Dipendra Singh Airee needs to finish off the Nepal innings well here as he remains their in-form batter now. Six down and four overs left, Nepal are facing a big task of folding up under 100 runs. They need some boundaries to get them over the 100-run mark.

NEP 82/6 (16 Overs)

Dipendra Singh Airee's fantastic innings down the order followed by a cameo from Sompal Kami, saw Nepal finish off with 133/8 in 20 overs. For the West Indies, Jason Holder ended up with figures of 4/27.

West Indies openers Shai Hope and Brandon King are at the crease and will look to get the chase going as they look to keep the winning momentum going. NEP will look for quick wickets.

West Indies have begun very cautiously, unlike them to be fair. 21 runs on the board and it's three overs, but Shai Hope and Brandon King are not taking any risk and taking ball by ball.

NEP 133/8 (20 Overs)

WI 21/0 (3 Overs)

Brandon King (22) had to walk back to the pavilion after he was dismissed by Nandan. Nepali fans got something to celebrate after what was a brisk start by WI as they hunt down 134. NEP need wickets to keep their chances of winning alive.

NEP 133/8 (20 Overs)

WI 44/1 (6 Overs)

Shimron Hetmyer's fireworks have hurt the Nepali momentum as Group C leaders look to continue their scoring rate. NEP look tired and out of ideas at the moment, given the heat inside the stadium.

NEP 133/8 (20 Overs)

WI 73/1 (9 Overs)

West Indies require 34 off 48 balls and have nine wickets in hand. This should be regulatory stuff for the Group C leaders from here on.

NEP 133/8 (20 Overs)

WI 100/1 (12 Overs)

West Indies need 18 runs in 36 balls and it seems the writing is on the wall for the Nepali side. A defeat here will end their stay in the tournament, albeit they have a game to go.

NEP 133/8 (20 Overs)

WI 116/1 (14 Overs)

Just like that West Indies canter to a nine-wicket win over Nepal in their Group C match. Nepal posted a decent total of 133/8 but West Indies' class and experience came to the fore as they chased down the score in 15.2 overs.