WI vs NEP 25th Match T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Winner Prediction

West Indies and Nepal are ready to face each other in the 25th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 15. This match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM IST. Stay tuned with our WI vs NEP prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.

West Indies and Nepal have had very different starts to this tournament. West Indies are coming into this match with strong momentum after winning both of their games against Scotland and England. With two wins, they are sitting at the top of the Group C points table and look confident.

On the other hand, Nepal lost a close match against England and then suffered a heavy defeat against Italy at the same ground. They are still searching for their first win and will need a big comeback to keep their hopes of moving to the next round alive. This match is important for both teams, and fans can expect a competitive contest once again.

Head-to-Head Record: Till now, a total of 3 T20 matches have been played between these two sides, in which Nepal have had the upper hand and won 2 games, while the West Indies have won once. Moreover, in the last three games, Nepal have performed well and have won 2 games, while West Indies have won once.

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West Indies Preview

West Indies have won both their matches so far. They defeated Scotland by 35 runs and then beat England by 30 runs. These results have placed them in a strong position in Group C. The team has looked balanced in both batting and bowling.

In batting, the middle order has played an important role. Against Scotland, Brandon King scored 35 runs, while Shimron Hetmyer made 64 runs in 36 balls. Sherfane Rutherford added 26 runs in 13 balls as West Indies reached 182. Against England, Rutherford scored an unbeaten 76 runs in42 balls. Roston Chase made 34, and Jason Holder scored 33 runs in 17 balls to take the total to 196 for 6. With several batters contributing, the lineup has performed consistently.

In bowling, West Indies have taken wickets at key moments. Romario Shepherd took 5 wickets for 20 runs against Scotland, including a hat-trick and Jason Holder picked up 3 wickets for 30 runs. Against England, Gudakesh Motie took 3 wickets for 33 runs and Roston Chase claimed 2 for 29. Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph also took wickets as England were bowled out for 166. Both pace and spin have worked well for the team.

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Nepal Preview

Nepal have shown promise in this T20 World Cup but are yet to win a match. In their first game against England, they pushed the chase till the final ball and lost by just four runs. However, in the second match against Italy, they struggled badly and were bowled out for a low total before losing by 10 wickets. With two losses in two matches, Nepal are at the bottom of Group C and need a much better performance against West Indies.

In batting, several players have made useful contributions. Against England, Kushal Bhurtel scored 29 off 17 balls, Rohit Paudel made 39 runs in 34 balls , and Dipendra Singh Airee added 44 runs in 29 balls. Lokesh Bam also scored 39 runs in 20 balls as Nepal finished on 180 for 6.

In the match against Italy, Aasif Sheikh made 20 runs in20 balls, Paudel scored 23 runs in 14, Dipendra added 17, and Aarif Sheikh top-scored with 27 runs in 24, while Karan KC remained 18 runs in 11 balls. However, they failed to build strong partnerships and were bowled out for 123.

In bowling, Nepal depend on their spin attack led by Sandeep Lamichhane and Dipendra Singh Airee, with support from Karan KC, Gulshan Jha and Nandan Yadav. Against England, Airee took 2 for 23 in four overs, while Lamichhane and Nandan bowled tightly. But against Italy, the bowlers could not take a wicket as the target was chased easily. Nepal will need early wickets and better control with both spin and pace to challenge West Indies.

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WI vs NEP Probable Playing XI

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.

WI vs NEP Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is known to be good for batting. The surface is flat, and the short boundaries make it easier for batters to score runs freely. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, especially once players settle in. Fast bowlers may get a little help in the early overs, but as the match goes on, batting becomes easier. In recent matches at this venue, teams have scored big totals and high-scoring games are common here.

The weather on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is expected to be sunny, around 31°C, with 0% chance of rain, 41% humidity, and winds near 19 km/h.

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WI vs NEP Winner Prediction

West Indies look stronger based on current form. They have won their recent matches convincingly, and both their batting and bowling units are performing well. Having already played at this venue and delivered a solid performance, they will be confident going into this match.

On the other hand, Nepal have competed well and have players who can make an impact, but they lack the overall depth and experience of West Indies. To win, they will need a near-perfect performance in both departments.

Our Prediction: West Indies

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