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The West Indies team continued their dominant run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket win over the Nepal national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 134, West Indies cruised to 134/1 in just 15.2 overs to seal a Super Eights berth.
After opting to field, the Caribbean bowlers dismantled Nepal early. Jason Holder starred with 4/27, while Matthew Forde and Akeal Hosein struck in the powerplay. Dipendra Singh Airee fought back with a 58, guiding Nepal to 133/8. In reply, Shai Hope anchored the chase with an unbeaten 61, and Shimron Hetmyer smashed 46* as their 91-run stand off 59 balls hurt Nepal. West Indies wrapped up victory with 28 balls to spare, ending Nepal’s campaign.
Top Batting performance of the match – Shai Hope
West Indian skipper Shai Hope made the most of the batting conditions at Wankhede as he smashed the Nepal bowlers all around the ground while chasing a modest 135. Smashing an unbeaten 61, he laced his knock with five boundaries and three sixes.
Top Bowling performance of the match – Jason Holder
Tall right-arm quick Jason Holder was the wrecker-in-chief with the ball as he bagged a sensational four-wicket haul. His spell made sure that the West Indian team managed to restrict Nepal to a low total and later chased it down with utmost ease.
Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved
- Wankhede Stadium has produced the most turn (over 2.2 degrees on average) among venues hosting multiple games in the 2026 T20 World Cup, with spinners averaging 23.4 and boasting the best economy rate of 7.20.
- Dipendra Singh Airee’s 58 against West Indies at Wankhede in 2026 is now Nepal’s highest 50-plus score in T20 World Cups, surpassing Subash Khakurel’s 56 vs Afghanistan in Chattogram in 2014.
- The 54-run stand between Dipendra Airee and Sompal Kami vs West Indies at Wankhede (2026) is Nepal’s joint-third highest seventh-wicket (or lower) partnership among Associate teams in T20 World Cup history.
- Nepal recorded 22/3 in the powerplay (1–6 overs) at just 3.66 RPO, the lowest powerplay total of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- From overs 7–15, Nepal rebuilt with 51/3 at 5.66 RPO, striking three fours and two sixes to stabilise the innings.
- Nepal’s late surge saw them smash 60/2 in overs 16–20 at 12.96 RPO, including six fours and two sixes in a strong finish.
- West Indies’ pacers led the charge with 6/75 in 12 overs at an economy of 6.25, compared to spinners’ 2/57 in 8 overs at 7.12.
- Nepal batters have scored 49 runs off 21 sweep shots against spin in this World Cup at a strike rate of 233.3, despite losing four wickets in the process.
- Against West Indies, Nepal attempted only six sweep shots versus spin, scoring 16 runs with two fours and one six.
- Nepal’s 22/3 against West Indies at Wankhede is officially the lowest powerplay total of the tournament, ahead of Oman’s 24/4 vs Zimbabwe and USA’s 31/3 vs India.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Star all-rounder Jason Holder earned the Player of the Match Award for his four-wicket haul, which dismantled Nepal’s batting order. The tall pacer conceded 27 runs and removed Aasif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, and Karan KC. His spell played a huge role in the team’s third straight win.
What is the next match?
West Indies will be up against Italy on February 19 in Kolkata, before heading for the Super Eight. Meanwhile, Nepal will face Scotland in their last game of this competition, on February 17 in Mumbai.
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