West Indies vs Nepal Match Highlights & Results

That's a wrap from Mumbai - So a very comfortable win for West Indies at the Wankhede, and a lot to work on for Nepal. But the day has just begun as we move down south in Chennai for the second game of the day. The USA go up against Namibia in a Group A clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Our buildup has already begun for that match, and the toss is just a few minutes away as well. You can switch the tabs and get all the updates from that game. But from here, we sign off. Take care, cheers!

The victorious captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says it is very pleasing to have qualified for the next round, and with one hurdle crossed, it is on to the next. He adds that he is glad the boys consistently put the ball in the right areas and is very happy with the bowlers’ effort. Hope mentions there was a bit of moisture in the surface, which they felt they could exploit. He jokes about their struggles with winning tosses and smiles, saying it was nice to finally win one. Personally, he is pleased to have contributed, especially at crunch time in this tournament, which is when you really want to fire. He emphasises the importance of continuing their brand of cricket and focusing on the finer details, hoping they can carry this momentum all the way through to the back end of the competition. Speaking about Matthew Forde, Hope says he has been hitting his areas consistently and while he does not have express pace, Forde gets just enough movement and makes the most of whatever assistance is on offer.

The captain of Nepal - Rohit Paudel reflects on the defeat. Mentions that batting first in the morning was a big challenge and praises the bowlers of West Indies. He notes that the bowlers made good use of the conditions and admits that the batting unit struggled again, highlighting the need to improve. Paudel points out that the team is lacking substantial partnerships, often managing stands of 20 or 30 without converting starts into big scores. Commenting on Airee’s half-century, Paudel praises the way he paced his innings. Details that he bided his time on a difficult wicket before accelerating towards the end, setting an example for the team to follow.

... Time to hear from the captains ...

Lots to think about moving forward - The difference between the two teams was obvious in every department. Nepal have displayed promise with the bat and ball throughout the tournament, but their fielding still needs sharpness. They will be looking ahead to their final game against Scotland, hoping to finish with an improved performance in all domains.

A perfect base - West Indies weren't chasing a mountain of a target. They just needed a stable start, which they got through King and Hope. King could not quite turn his start into something bigger, but Shimron Hetmyer walked in and picked up the thread with Hope to keep the chase on cruise control. The pair added 91 runs together, pretty much sealing the chase with much fuss, with Hope finishing strong with a statement half century, staying unbeaten on 61 off 44 balls.

Turbulence throughout - Nepal’s innings never really got clearance for takeoff, stalling at 46/5 around the 11th over. It took Deependra Singh Airee playing the role of a crisis pilot, breaking them out of trouble alongside Sompal Kami with a 54-run stand, to avoid a complete nosedive. Airee’s composed 58 and Sompal’s handy 26 dragged them past 130, though it still felt a few stops short of a competitive total. West Indies executed their plans with the ball with near-perfection. They struck the right notes from the outset, never letting Nepal settle into any rhythm and picking wickets at regular intervals. The effort was led brilliantly by Jason Holder, whose 4 for 27 kept Nepal constantly on the back foot.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Jason Holder gets the award for his inspiring bowling spell of 4/27. He says that with it being a day game, the conditions were different, with the ball doing a lot more, and it was difficult to hit through the line. Praises Matthew Forde for his outstanding new-ball spell that helped in setting the tone. Shares that he has been working on bowling yorkers from round the wicket and feels that it is important to be unpredictable in this format. Speaking about his role in the team, Holder says one of his key responsibilities is to support the players as much as possible, especially under pressure. He adds that the bowlers have been very receptive and mentions that the head coach, Daren Sammy, has discussed plans in detail, which has aided their preparation. Holder also emphasises the importance of listening to teammates and understanding what they observe in the middle, rather than simply instructing them.

The Men in Maroon rally up - A clinical and resounding win for West Indies, which makes them the first team to advance to the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026. With this, they also maintain their spotless record at the Wankhede Stadium in the history of the T20 World Cups. Nepal, meanwhile, have plenty of lessons to chew on. They gave England a scare, but two lacklustre outings since then have seen them bow out of the tournament earlier than they would have hoped.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, 1 run.West Indies are through to the Super 8 stage! Airee fires in a full ball, attacking the front pad, Shai brings his bat out in front and drives it to long on for a single. A comprehensive win for the Windies. They complete the chase of 134 with 28 balls to spare and 9 wickets in hand to clinch their third win in a row.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, No run.Very full, near the tramline on off. Hope reaches out and digs it out back to the bowler.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, 1 run.Shorter and angled in at the hips, Shai presses back and tucks it behind square on the leg side. Scores are level with this single.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, 2 runs.Drags the length back a touch, on off, Shai leans on and drives it between cover and long off for a couple of runs. 2 more needed for West Indies.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, Six!SIX! Straight as an arrow! Sandeep Lamichhane tosses it up but ends up serving a bit too full, on off. Hope clears the front leg, collapses the back knee to get under the ball and pumps it towards the sight screen for a biggie.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Pushed outside off, on a length, Shimron Hetmyer reaches for it and slashes it to deep point for a single.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, 1 run.A googly on a good length, at the pads. Shai Hope tucks it to the right of the bowler. Sandeep dives, but the ball evades him and rolls through mid on for a single.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, Six!SIX! FIFTY FOR SHAI HOPE! From just 38 balls, and without much fuss. A true captain's knock from the West Indian skipper. Right into the slot, on middle and leg. Shai Hope clears the front leg out of his way and launches it over Gulshan Jha at long on for a six to get to his milestone. 10th T20I fifty for Shai, and his second in T20 World Cups.

DRINKS BREAK! Just the last rites left to be written in this contest. It has been a steady chase from West Indies. Their skipper, Shai Hope, spending crucial time at the crease is invaluable as they stand on the brink of sealing a Super 8 spot. After showing plenty of promise in their campaign opener against England, it has all petered out for Nepal since. They simply haven't managed to pose any real threat with the ball while defending a below-par total.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, 1 run.Fractionally full, outside off, Shai Hope runs it down to long off for a single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, No run.Too full, outside off, carved away to cover.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Quick and flat on the stumps, Shimron Hetmyer works it down to long on for a single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Quicker at 104.4 kph, full and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer blocks it watchfully.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, 1 run.Full toss on off, driven away to long off for a single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Fuller and around off, Hetmyer doesn't get under it properly and heaves it off the toe end to long on for a run.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, No run.Length ball, on the pads, Hope nudges it to square leg.

A quick concussion check for Aasif Sheikh. He is ready to resume.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, No run.Wide outside off, and it dips below the bat of the batter, on a fuller length. Shai Hope goes for an expansive drive, but the ball catches the inside edge and bounces on the turf before catching the keeper, Aasif Sheikh on his helmet.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, Six!SIX! That has gone many a mile! Drops it short and on the stumps. Shai Hope is quick to rock back and pumps it with the pull shot behind deep square leg for a massive six.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, Four!MISFIELD, FOUR! Sums up the match for Nepal. A bit quicker through the air, on a length, Shai Hope clubs it down towards long on. Gulshan Jha gets across to his left, but makes a meal of a straightforward stop as the ball bounces past his right hand for a four.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Full on leg, on a lower trajectory, Shimron Hetmyer clips it along the ground wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, 1 run.Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Shai Hope gets on the front foot and firms the drive through cover for a single.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, 1 run.Short, nipping back in, Shai Hope pulls it to deep backward square leg for an easy single. 100 UP FOR WEST INDIES!

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Stump line on a length, Shimron turns it across to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Four!FOUR! Races away! Short and dug into the pitch, coming at chest height of the southpaw. Shimron Hetmyer swivels and pulls it behind square, between deep square leg and short fine leg for a boundary.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, Six!SIX! STAND AND DELIVER! Nandan bowls a length ball, on off, Shimron Hetmyer plays with a steady head and maintains his shape. Pulls it aerially and parks it into the stands behind deep square leg. The 50-run partnership comes up between Shimron and Hope.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs.Back of a length, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer slaps it to the right of the cover fielder. The man from deep point gets across to his left and mops it up in the outfield. The batters cross each other twice in the meantime.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, 1 run.Full and at a gentle pace, on off, Shai Hope gets on the front foot and drives it all along the ground to deep point. One taken.

Nandan Yadav is back. 2-0-9-1 so far for Nandan.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, 1 run.Stays a bit low, on a good length, on the leg stump. Hope goes deep in the crease and clips it between mid-wicket and square leg for a run.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.A simple leggie, on a length, on middle. Shimron Hetmyer pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Another googly, this time a bit flatter, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and punches it to cover.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, 1 run.A slower googly, on a length, on leg, Shai Hope tucks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.A touch short on middle, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and nudges it behind mid-wicket for a single.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shimron Hetmyer, Wide!WIDE! A wayward drag-downer, slanting beyond the tramline, outside off. Shimron ignores.

Kushal Bhurtel to Shai Hope, 1 run.Pushed full by Kushal, around off, Shai Hope carves it through cover-point for a single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, 1 run.Full and drifting in at the pads, driven to long on for a single by Shai.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Smacked! A bit too short from Airee, this sits up to be hit, on middle. Hope moves away from the stumps towards the leg side and slams it back over the bowler's head. The long on fielder stands no chance.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Pushes it through, fuller and on middle, Shimron knocks it to long on and gets to the other end.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Shorter and on off, this is angled to backward point.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Stumping chance missed! Sliding on with the arm, on a nagging length, on middle and leg. Hetmyer clears the front leg and has a heave across the line, but misses as the ball sneaks past the inside edge and goes behind. Aasif Sheikh moves to his right but fails to gather the ball. It pops out of his glove. There was a possibility of a stumping with Hetmyer's back leg being dragged out.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Speared in from around the wicket, on a length, on leg, Hetmyer helps it to short fine leg.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Full and attacking the front pad, Shimron drops it in front of square on the leg side and retains the strike with a single. 12 runs off the over!

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs.A more accurate throw was needed! This is quicker through the air, on a length, on middle and leg. Hetmyer tucks it in front of deep mid-wicket and comes charging back for the second. The throw from the deep is a bit wide to the right of the keeper and that allows Shimron to make his ground.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, Six!SIX! Clean as a whistle! Flighted delivery, on middle and leg. Hetmyer charges down the track and stays leg side of the ball. Lets his arms swing into the lofted hit and pumps it over long on for a biggie.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, 1 run.Very full, on middle, Shai squeezes it out to deep cover and turns the strike over.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, No run.Out comes the googly and the length is dragged back, on middle. Shai plays it back to the bowler.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, 2 runs.Loopy ball, drifting in at the toes. Hope hangs deep in the crease, clears the front leg and powers the drive back past the bowler. It is mopped up by the long on fielder. Two runs taken.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shai Hope, 1 run.Continues to bowl it with a flat trajectory, on a nagging length, on middle. Shai wrists it to deep mid-wicket for another single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Angled in, on a length, on middle, SH clips it through mid-wicket for one more.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Fuller and at the sticks, Hetmyer punches it down the deck, where Airee moves to his left to cut it off. He makes a half-stop and the ball dribbles behind but he recovers and gets to the ball, preventing the single.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, Four!FOUR! Nicely done! Flat and short, fractionally wide, Hetmyer waits on the back foot and cuts it late to get it fine of the man at short third for a four.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Coming in with the arm, attacking the stumps, on the shorter side, Shimron pushes it to cover.

Dipendra Singh Airee to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs.Short and darted in, on middle. Hetmyer tucks it in the vacant mid-wicket region and he calls for two straight away. Hope charges back and makes it to the danger end before the throw comes in.

Spin in tandem. Dipendra Singh Airee comes into the attack, replacing Nandan Yadav.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shai Hope, No run.Nearly sneaked through! Wrong'un, fuller and on off, Hope extends his hands for the drive but the ball spins back to catch the inside edge and it rolls to square leg.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Going across off, this is cut away to deep point for one.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.On a length, on off, Hettie knocks it to cover.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, Four!EDGED, FOUR! The slip just moved out before this ball. It would have gone straight to hand had a man been there at slip. Sandeep Lamichhane kicks the turf in frustration. Googly, shorter and on off, Hetmyer does not pick it and looks to clip it away on the leg side. Gets an outside edge that goes through the vacant slip region for a four.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Fuller and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer blocks it off.

Sandeep Lamichhane to Shimron Hetmyer, Four!FOUR! Gulshan Jha's effort goes in vain. Low full toss, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer takes it on the full and drills it down the ground with a straight bat. Jha puts in a dive after running to his left from long on but his left hand gets stuck under his body. The ball clips his body and deflects behind into the fence.

End of the Powerplay. West Indies are 44/1. At the same stage, Nepal were 22/3. And as the field spreads, it's time for spin now. Sandeep Lamichhane is introduced into the attack, replacing Sompal Kami.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run.Fuller and closer to the off pole. Shimron looks to force it away on the off side. Miscues it off the inner half in front of square. He gets off the mark with a single. At the end of the Powerplay, West Indies are 44/1, requiring 90 runs in 84 balls.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Nandan Yadav gets away with it! Shimron Hetmyer throws his head back at the disappointment of missing out. Short and wide on off, there to be put away. Hetmyer thumps it hard but straight to cover.

Nandan Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, No run.Across off, on a back of a length, Hetmyer punches it along the ground to mid off.

DRINKS BREAK. Nepal have finally managed to break through, but they will have to keep picking up wickets at regular intervals to stop this West Indian batting lineup that is locked and loaded with all the required ammunition. With just above run-a-ball required, the Men in Maroon can complete this job without being adventurous. A couple of steady partnerships and they will be good. And that's exactly what Nepal would need to prevent this chase from being straightforward. Shimron Hetmyer walks in at number 3.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, OUT! c Kushal Bhurtel b Nandan Yadav.OUT! CAUGHT! Three boundaries in the previous over, and one thought that would set King on his way, but he holes out now. Nandan bends his back and slams the slower ball into the surface, over off. Brandon gets his hands high to play it over mid on with a horizontal bat. He fails to get the desired connection and spoons it over mid on. Kushal Bhurtel backpedals there and takes the catch around his neck. That gets the Nepalese fans up on their feet. West Indies are 43/1, needing 91 runs in 87 balls.

West Indies have got off to a decent start to chase the below par target and will look to consolidate.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, Wide!WIDE! A bit of cat and mouse! Seeing King dance down the track, Nandan bangs it short, but gets the line wayward outside the tramline, trying to keep it far from the hitting arc. King leaves and it is called a wide.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, Wide!Wide! Dug in short, but down leg, King lets it go.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, 1 run.A bit more effort behind this ball from Yadav. Bashes the hard length, on off, Hope stands tall on his toes to lift it over mid off but he fails to get the elevation. Hits it flat and on the bounce to mid off, where a slight misfield by Rohit Paudel allows a single.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, No run.In and around the off pole, on a good length. Hope makes room and with a high elbow, he punches it on the up but can't beat the catching cover fielder.

Nandan Yadav to continue. 1-0-5-0 so far.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! Timed to perfection! Pitched fuller, around middle and leg. Brandon King gets on the front foot and firms the drive to the left of mid on for a boundary. 14 runs from the over.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! GLORIOUS! On a back of a length at a gentle pace, outside off. King cashes on the width and steers it beautifully through the cover and point gap for four more runs.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, 2 runs.Good effort! On a good length, outside off, King has a big swing across the line. Hacks it off the inner half of the bat through mid-wicket. The sub fielder, Sundeep Jora, goes after it from mid on and tumbles before pushing the ball away from the fence. Saves two runs for his side.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, No run.Back of a length, on off, punched back to the bowler.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, No run.Short and nipping away, King throws his bat at it, but fails to connect.

Sompal Kami to Brandon King, Four!FOUR! Gets it through! Short of a good length, outside off, Brandon King stands tall and flat bats it through covers for a boundary. Not the most convincing strokes from King, but he gets one away.

Will Karan KC bowl three in a row? The answer is no. Sompal Kami replaces him with a change of ends. Went for 9 runs in his first over.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, No run.Much fuller, on middle, Shai Hope stays leg side, gets on the front foot and checks his drive to the cover fielder.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, No run.Nagging length, on off, Shai plays off the back foot and punches it to cover.

Nandan Yadav to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Helped away! Nip-backer on a length, on the pads, Shai Hope gets in a bit of a tangle with the incoming skiddy ball, but gets enough bat to help it wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, 1 run.Tight single! Back of a length, around off, King knocks it off the inner half to mid off for a quick single.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, No run.BEATEN! Pace on this time, and Nandan spots King charging down the track again. He smartly drags the length back and keeps the line tight on the bodyline. King tries to access the leg side with a pull shot, but misses to connect yet again.

Nandan Yadav to Brandon King, No run.Deceived! A slow ball to start with, on a length, Brandon King dances down the track to whack it in front of square on the leg side, but is beaten all ends up by the lack of pace as the ball whistles over the stumps to the keeper.

Karan KC to Shai Hope, Four!FOUR! Right out of the coach's manual! A juicy half volley from Karan, in front of the sticks. Shai Hope transfers the weight on the front foot, brings his bat straight down, finds the middle and nails the straight drive down the ground for a classy boundary. West Indies need 113 runs from 102 balls.

Karan KC to Brandon King, 1 run.Length-delivery, on middle and leg, angling in. Brandon King gently tucks it in front of mid on and steals a run.

Karan KC to Brandon King, No run.A good shot for nothing! Full and straight at the stumps, Brandon pushes it straight back to the bowler. Karan bends low and drags both his hands to the left and stops it on the follow-through.

Karan KC to Shai Hope, 1 run.Around the pads, on a slightly fuller length, Shai Hope turns it away to deep square leg for a single.

Karan KC to Shai Hope, No run.That in-between length, outside off, Shai Hope stands tall and dabs it to the point region.