ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 25: West Indies vs Nepal
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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Match 25: West Indies vs Nepal
A clash of power and passion awaits as the two-time champions, West Indies, take on the "Himalayan Heroes," Nepal, in a pivotal Match 25 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Taking place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, this Group C encounter is a study in contrasts. The West Indies are looking to maintain their perfect start to the tournament, while Nepal is desperate to bounce back after a rollercoaster week that saw them nearly upset England followed by a shock defeat to Italy. Catch every towering six live on Willow by Cricbuzz.
Head-to-Head: The Growing Rivalry While historically these sides have rarely met, a landmark bilateral series in late 2025 shifted the dynamic. Nepal proved they could stand toe-to-toe with the Caribbean giants, making this World Cup rematch one of the most anticipated Associate-Full Member clashes.
Sept 30, 2025: West Indies won by 10 wickets.
Sept 29, 2025: Nepal won by 90 runs (A historic victory in Sharjah).
Sept 27, 2025: Nepal won by 19 runs.
Feb 15, 2026: Their first-ever meeting in a T20 World Cup.
Team Form & Recent Results West Indies (W-W-W-W-W) The Windies are currently the "Kings of Group C." After a clinical win over Scotland and a dominant 30-run victory against England at this very venue, they are playing with a terrifying level of confidence and power.
Last Match: Defeated England by 30 runs (Sherfane Rutherford 76*).
Match 2: Defeated Scotland by 35 runs (Romario Shepherd hat-trick).
Status: Sitting comfortably at the top of Group C with 4 points and a healthy NRR.
Nepal (L-L-W-W-W) Nepal's tournament has been a tale of extreme highs and lows. After pushing England to the final ball, they suffered a demoralizing 10-wicket loss to tournament debutants Italy, leaving their Super Eight qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
Last Match: Lost to Italy by 10 wickets (Bowled out for 123).
Match 5: Lost to England by 4 runs (A heart-stopping chase in Mumbai).
News: Captain Rohit Paudel has called for a "mental reset" after the Italy upset.
Players in Focus Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies): The man in the form of his life. His unbeaten 76 against England showed he can anchor and accelerate, making him the most dangerous middle-order threat at the Wankhede.
Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal): The globe-trotting leg-spinner. After being neutralized by Italy, he will be hunting for redemption on a Mumbai track that has historically offered turn under the lights.
Jason Holder (West Indies): The tactical veteran. His recent 33 off 17 and clinical death bowling have provided the West Indies with the balance they lacked in previous editions.
Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal): Ranked among the top all-rounders in the world. His ability to hit six sixes in an over and his underrated off-spin are Nepal's primary "X-factors" for an upset.