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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 15, 2026, 14:27:03 IST
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West Indies vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies thrash Nepal by nine wickets
West Indies vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies delivered a commanding performance to defeat Nepal by nine wickets on Sunday, thanks to an excellent unbeaten knock by captain Shai Hope, and confirmed their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Hope anchored the chase with 61 not out off 44 deliveries, striking five fours and three sixes. Shimron Hetmyer provided strong support with an unbeaten 46, helping West Indies chase down the target of 134 with 28 balls remaining.
The victory marked West Indies’ third consecutive win in Group C, ensuring they finished at the top of the standings and carried strong momentum into the next round. Their chase was clinical, losing just one wicket and never looking under pressure.
Earlier in the match, Nepal struggled to post a competitive total after being put in to bat. Dipendra Singh Airee was the only batter to make a significant contribution, scoring a fighting 58 off 47 balls. Sompal Kami chipped in with an unbeaten 26, but the rest of the lineup failed to build partnerships, resulting in Nepal finishing on 133 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Jason Holder led the West Indies bowling attack with an outstanding spell of 4 for 27, dismantling Nepal’s middle order and restricting their scoring. Four other West Indies bowlers also claimed one wicket each, highlighting a strong collective bowling effort.
It was a dominant display from West Indies, who now move into the Super 8s with confidence after a flawless group stage campaign.
T20 World Cup Schedule | T20 World Cup Points Table
The victory marked West Indies’ third consecutive win in Group C, ensuring they finished at the top of the standings and carried strong momentum into the next round. Their chase was clinical, losing just one wicket and never looking under pressure.
Earlier in the match, Nepal struggled to post a competitive total after being put in to bat. Dipendra Singh Airee was the only batter to make a significant contribution, scoring a fighting 58 off 47 balls. Sompal Kami chipped in with an unbeaten 26, but the rest of the lineup failed to build partnerships, resulting in Nepal finishing on 133 for 8 in their 20 overs.
Jason Holder led the West Indies bowling attack with an outstanding spell of 4 for 27, dismantling Nepal’s middle order and restricting their scoring. Four other West Indies bowlers also claimed one wicket each, highlighting a strong collective bowling effort.
It was a dominant display from West Indies, who now move into the Super 8s with confidence after a flawless group stage campaign.
T20 World Cup Schedule | T20 World Cup Points Table
11:06 (IST) Feb 15
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Matthew Forde.
11:05 (IST) Feb 15
Score after 1 over 2 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
01010(W)0
- Rohit Paudel 0 (1)
- Aasif Sheikh 1 (2)
Akeal Hosein1-0-2-1
0
Overs0.6
Score2 - 1
Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Slows it up, full and on off, Rohit Paudel fends it to the off side. Just 2 runs and a wicket from the first over!
11:04 (IST) Feb 15
The next batter is in. It is the skipper, Rohit Paudel.
11:03 (IST) Feb 15
W
Overs0.5
Score2 - 1
Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Akeal Hosein draws first blood! He bowls the perfect arm ball, full and on off, going in sharply with the arm. Kushal Bhurtel should have been on the front foot but he moves back to play at it. He ends up playing all over it as the ball skids through and rattles the stumps. Bhurtel is stunned, and this is the 4th time Hosein has got him in T20Is.
11:03 (IST) Feb 15
1
Overs0.4
Score2 - 0
Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up, full and on off, Aasif Sheikh drives it to long off for a run.
11:02 (IST) Feb 15
0
Overs0.3
Score1 - 0
Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Flatter, full and on middle and leg, drifts in, Aasif Sheikh looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. Clearly going down the leg side.
11:01 (IST) Feb 15
1
Overs0.2
Score1 - 0
Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Bhurtel and Nepal are underway! Floated, full and around middle, Bhurtel goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
11:01 (IST) Feb 15
0
Overs0.1
Score0 - 0
Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, Akeal Hosein starts with an arm ball, full and on middle, angling in. Kushal Bhurtel gets forward and blocks it out.
10:58 (IST) Feb 15
Done and dusted with the pre-match formalities and it is now time to play. The umpires are out in the middle and so are the players of West Indies. It will be the duo of Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel to open the innings for Nepal. Akeal Hosein has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
10:55 (IST) Feb 15
WI vs NEP Live Score: Confirmed Playing XIs
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 (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
10:54 (IST) Feb 15
WI vs NEP Live Score: Big chance for West Indies
West Indies will be aiming to seal the top spot in Group C and make it three wins in a row when they take on Nepal at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM and is crucial for both sides for different reasons.
The Caribbean side have been in excellent form so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. They started their campaign with a 35-run victory over Scotland and followed it up with an impressive 30-run win over England. With two big wins already, West Indies will be confident of continuing their winning momentum.
Nepal, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win in the tournament. They pushed England hard in their opening match but lost narrowly by just four runs. However, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Italy in their next match and will be eager to bounce back.
With both teams having something at stake, this clash promises to be an exciting contest at one of India’s most iconic venues.
The Caribbean side have been in excellent form so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. They started their campaign with a 35-run victory over Scotland and followed it up with an impressive 30-run win over England. With two big wins already, West Indies will be confident of continuing their winning momentum.
Nepal, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win in the tournament. They pushed England hard in their opening match but lost narrowly by just four runs. However, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Italy in their next match and will be eager to bounce back.
With both teams having something at stake, this clash promises to be an exciting contest at one of India’s most iconic venues.
10:53 (IST) Feb 15
WI vs NEP T20 World Cup Live Score: What is at stake?
This match carries significant importance for both teams in Group C. West Indies are targeting the top spot in the group and a third straight win in the tournament. A victory here would further strengthen their position and boost their confidence heading into the next stage.
Nepal, meanwhile, are desperate for their first win in the T20 World Cup 2026. After a narrow loss to England and a heavy defeat to Italy, Rohit Paudel’s side will be hoping to revive their campaign and keep their hopes alive.
The match at Wankhede offers Nepal a big stage to make a statement, while West Indies will want to avoid any slip-ups against the minnows. With contrasting objectives, both teams will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance.
Nepal, meanwhile, are desperate for their first win in the T20 World Cup 2026. After a narrow loss to England and a heavy defeat to Italy, Rohit Paudel’s side will be hoping to revive their campaign and keep their hopes alive.
The match at Wankhede offers Nepal a big stage to make a statement, while West Indies will want to avoid any slip-ups against the minnows. With contrasting objectives, both teams will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance.
10:53 (IST) Feb 15
WI vs NEP Live Score: Head-to-head
Despite being considered underdogs, Nepal have an interesting edge over West Indies in their head-to-head record. The two teams have played three matches against each other, with Nepal winning twice and West Indies winning once.
This surprising record could give Nepal some confidence heading into the match at Wankhede. While West Indies have looked stronger in the current tournament, Nepal’s past success against them suggests they are capable of causing an upset.
For West Indies, this match will be an opportunity to improve their head-to-head record and assert their dominance in Group C. For Nepal, it is a chance to prove that their earlier wins over the Caribbean side were no fluke.
With history on Nepal’s side and current form favouring West Indies, this clash sets up an intriguing battle between experience and ambition.
10:53 (IST) Feb 15
Time for the anthems - We are just a few minutes away from the start of the match. The match officials are out in the middle and the two sets of players also walk out to line-up alongside their mascots for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Nepal first, followed by the cricketing anthem of the West Indies.
10:52 (IST) Feb 15
WI vs NEP Live Score: Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com for the live coverage of the T20 World Cup game between West Indies and Nepal
West Indies come into this match with strong momentum after back-to-back wins in the tournament. The 2016 champions began their campaign with a solid 35-run win over Scotland before delivering a dominant 30-run victory against England. Their recent form shows three wins in their last five matches, highlighting a steady resurgence after two earlier losses.
Nepal’s journey in the tournament has been mixed. They showed great fight against England in their opener, losing by only four runs, which was seen as a strong performance. However, their next outing against Italy went badly, as they suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat. In their last five matches overall, Nepal have recorded three wins and two losses, showing they can be competitive on their day.
This match will be important for Nepal as they look to get their World Cup campaign back on track. For West Indies, it is a chance to continue their dominance and secure top spot in Group C.
Nepal’s journey in the tournament has been mixed. They showed great fight against England in their opener, losing by only four runs, which was seen as a strong performance. However, their next outing against Italy went badly, as they suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat. In their last five matches overall, Nepal have recorded three wins and two losses, showing they can be competitive on their day.
This match will be important for Nepal as they look to get their World Cup campaign back on track. For West Indies, it is a chance to continue their dominance and secure top spot in Group C.
10:41 (IST) Feb 15
The skipper of Nepal - Rohit Paudel says that they wanted to bowl first as well. Adds that now they have to take the toss out of the game now. Mentions that it will be tough to bat in the first 2-3 overs but they will have to overcome it. Says that in the last game, they batted well in the Powerplay but in the middle, couldn't stretch the partnerships. Informs that they have made a change with Sompal Kami replacing Lalit Rajbanshi.
10:39 (IST) Feb 15
The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says that there seems to be a bit of moisture in the surface and looks a bit dark, so will look to utilise it well with the ball. Hope adds that they need to focus on their processes and keep their calm. Informs that Matthew Forde is in for Romario Shepherd, who has a bit of a niggle.
10:38 (IST) Feb 15
Nepal (Playing XI) - Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami (In place of Lalit Rajbanshi), Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
10:37 (IST) Feb 15
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde (In place of Romario Shepherd), Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
10:34 (IST) Feb 15
TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Shai Hope and West Indies elect to BOWL first.
West Indies vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies secured a dominant nine-wicket win over Nepal on Sunday, riding on a classy unbeaten half-century from captain Shai Hope to book their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Hope scored 61 not out off 44 balls, hitting five boundaries and three sixes, while Shimron Hetmyer supported him with an unbeaten 46 as West Indies chased down 134 with 28 balls to spare.
With this victory, West Indies completed a perfect group stage run, winning all three matches and finishing on top of Group C. Their chase was smooth and controlled, with only one wicket falling during the run chase.
Earlier, Nepal put up 133 for 8 after being asked to bat first. Dipendra Singh Airee was the standout performer for Nepal, scoring 58 off 47 balls. Sompal Kami added an unbeaten 26, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to contribute significantly.
Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder led the West Indies bowling attack with an impressive spell of 4 for 27, while four other bowlers also picked up a wicket each to keep Nepal’s total in check.
T20 World Cup Schedule | T20 World Cup Points Table
With this victory, West Indies completed a perfect group stage run, winning all three matches and finishing on top of Group C. Their chase was smooth and controlled, with only one wicket falling during the run chase.
Earlier, Nepal put up 133 for 8 after being asked to bat first. Dipendra Singh Airee was the standout performer for Nepal, scoring 58 off 47 balls. Sompal Kami added an unbeaten 26, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to contribute significantly.
Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder led the West Indies bowling attack with an impressive spell of 4 for 27, while four other bowlers also picked up a wicket each to keep Nepal’s total in check.
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