A hilarious video has gone viral on social media platforms where a wrong name of the West Indies and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder, Romario Shepherd, has been spelled by an unknown. He called the veteran as Romario Saif Ali which created laughter among the audience. 

Romario Shepherd is a vital member for the Caribbean side heading into the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, as he has bagged 75 wickets in 68 innings at an average of 28.53 and a strike rate of 17 with an economy rate of just over 10, thanks to the best bowling figures of 4/31 in an innings.

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The right-handed batter has smashed 826 runs in 51 innings at an average of 26.64 and a strike rate of 144.40, thanks to the best score of 49 runs. He showed his power during the recent T20I clash against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, where he drilled a strong knock of 17 runs to cross the 200-run mark for the West Indies.

Romario Shepherd's wrong spelling name goes viral

Shepherd has overall collected 185 runs in 12 innings of the IPL at an average of 26.42 and a strike rate of 212.64 with the help of one half-century at the best score of undefeated 53 runs. In the last season when the RCB franchise won their maiden season of the IPL, the right-handed batter drilled 70 runs in three innings at a strike rate of over 290.

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Overall in his T20 career, Shepherd has nailed 2462 runs in 166 innings at an average of 24.37 and a strike rate of 156.71 with the help of six half-centuries, while he recorded 206 wickets in 204 innings at an average of under 27 and an economy rate of 9.22, with the help of two four-wicket hauls.

West Indies will begin their event of the World Cup against Scotland at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata before travelling to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for the second clash against England. At the same venue, they will take on Nepal before ending the group stage in Kolkata against Italy.

SA vs WI Match Preview

We are in the first match of a three-match series. South Africa will look to take an early lead against the West Indies. The South Africans lost their last series against India and are hoping to improve at home. The West Indies will also try to recoup their series loss to Afghanistan. As both squads prepare for the coming T20 World Cup, we anticipate a close match. The West Indies prevailed over South Africa in the recent series. They have won six of the last 7 matches between these two teams. They've done well in the past year and have a solid batting lineup.

SA vs WI Match Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 1st T20I Match, West Indies of South Africa tour 2025

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl 

Date & Time: 27th November 2025 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs WI Venue Stats 

SA vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch has always favoured fast bowlers. The average first innings score at the stadium is 187 runs, and any team batting first on this wicket will be satisfied with a score of around 210 runs.

SA vs WI Weather Report

The sky over Paarl is expected to be clear. The climate will be moist, making batting difficult.

SA vs WI Last Five Matches

SA vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King (c), Shai Hope (wk), Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Ramon Simmonds 

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Dewald Brevis – Dewald Brevis is in peak physical condition. He did exceptionally well in the recently completed SA20 tournament. He is expected to score many runs in the upcoming matches.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj is a genuine wicket-taker who has a knack for providing breaks when the cards are down.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – He has had valuable experience playing on South African pitches in the SA20 tournament. Shai Hope is the only real hope the West Indies have of competing with the hosts.
• Gudakesh Motie – Gudakesh Motie bowls tight lines and does not allow batters to get away with easy deliveries. Motie is expected to take wickets in the upcoming matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder(VC), Romario Shepherd, Aiden Markram(C), Dewald Brevis, Anrich Nortje

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Shai Hope

Vice-captain – Jason Holder, Dewald Brevis

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

SA vs WI Probable Winners:

South Africa's recent performance in this format does not inspire much confidence. They've battled with the bat and will need a better performance from their middle order to win. The squad also expects its powerful bowling attack to perform well during this contest. The West Indies have an excellent batting lineup and a more formidable spin attack. It will be a close game, but based on the two teams' past form, the West Indies hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

SA vs WI FAQ

The 2nd ODI between New Zealand and West Indies is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at McLean Park Stadium. In the 2nd ODI, the Kiwis have an opportunity to win and clinch the series, while the West Indies will be hoping to level the series.  

New Zealand started off the ODI series with a positive outcome, defeating West Indies by seven runs in a closely contested game. They successfully defended the target of 269 runs. Daryl Mitchell was New Zealand's top performer, scoring a match-winning 119 runs from 118 balls. In the bowling department, Kyle Jamieson picked up three important wickets.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 19th November 2025

• Time: 6.30 AM IST

• Venue: McLean Park Stadium, Napier 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The McLean Park Stadium pitch favours the batters. Initially, pitch also assists pacers. Winning the toss and opting to bowl will be a wise decision on this surface.   .

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Daryl Mitchell (NZ): 119 runs in this Series 

• Sherfane Rutherford (WI): 55 runs in this Series 

• Devon Conway (NZ): 49 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jayden Seales (WI): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Kyle Jamieson (NZ): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Matthew Forde (WI): 2 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 280–290

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 240–250

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that New Zealand will win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs

On Sunday, November 16, New Zealand and the West Indies kicked off their three-match ODI series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. After winning the toss, the visitors, the Windies, opted to field first hoping for some early breakthroughs in what appeared to be helpful scenes. New Zealand went on to score a sound 269/7 in their 50 overs, with Jaydon Seales giving the best performance, ending with three valuable wickets. Nevertheless, not everything was going perfectly for the West Indies, as one of their key players would suffer an unfortunate injury during the innings.

Romario Shepherd, a key part of the Windies white-ball setup, would only bowl four overs before leaving the field with discomfort to the thigh area. The way the all-rounder hobbled out created an immediate cause for concern for teammates, and fans alike. A short time later the West Indies team management confirmed that Shepherd had pain in his left hamstring, and he would not be returning to the field for the New Zealand innings. 

The update also confirmed that though Shepherd was unfit to continue bowling, he was still available to bat should it be required. In an official statement, West Indies Cricket said he would be monitored closely and indicated that management did not want to take any chances with one of their leading all-rounders. This precautionary measure is meant to lessen the risk of Jenkins aggravating the injury as there are still two ODIs to be played.

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RCB Camp Concerned as IPL Star Faces Fitness Scare

Shepherd's injury has also caused a strong reaction from fans in India, particularly Royal Challengers Bengaluru supporters. The 30-year-old was a critical part of RCB's historic title win in 2025, which ended a lengthy trophy drought and his historic final quarter played an essential role in the franchise's ascendance to significant success. Given his all-area contributions throughout RCB's successful campaign, the franchise considers him an integral part of their future planning.

Just a day before the match, on November 15, RCB revealed their retention list for IPL 2026, with Shepherd highlighting the names expected to maintain the roster prevailing under Rajat Patidar's leadership. Since IPL is just a couple of months away, any injury concern surrounding the Caribbean behemoth will cause worry for the franchise. For now, the club and RCB faithful will hope that Shepherd's hamstring issue is minor, and that he is fully recovered in-time for a crucial season, built on the notion of defending the championship in Bengaluru.

The fifth and final game of the five-match series is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 13th at the University Oval in Dunedin. New Zealand has been brilliant in this series. Despite the close defeat in the first game, they have performed well against the opposition.  

The visiting team started out strong in the series opener, but the home team made a stunning comeback, winning back-to-back narrow victories. The West Indies had a chance to keep the series alive if they won the fourth T20I, but the rain gods' intervention led to the match ending without a result.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 5th T20I 

• Date: 13th November 2025

• Time: 5.45 AM IST

• Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Alick Athanaze (WI): 101 runs in this Series 

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 92 runs in this Series 

• Tim Robinson (NZ): 89 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 6 wickets in this Series 

• Roston Chase (WI): 5 wickets in this Series 

• Ish Sodhi (NZ): 6 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 180–190

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Amir Jangoo, Ackeem Auguste, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that New Zealand will win the 5th T20I match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Tim Robinson and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs

New Zealand and the West Indies continued their T20I series by playing the third match. The two teams faced each other at Saxton Oval, Nelson, on November 9. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.

The innings started with Devon Conway and Tim Robinson scoring 56 and 23 runs, respectively. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell added 26 and 41 runs, respectively. After the top-order contributions, the middle and lower orders could not perform well and fell under the pressure of the West Indies’ bowling.

New Zealand scored 177 runs in the first innings. For the West Indies, Jason Holder and Matthew Forde took two wickets each. Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer took one wicket each.

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Romario Shepherd’s Knock Goes in Vain as New Zealand Wins

Aiming to chase the target, the West Indies got off to a poor start as opener Amir Jangoo scored only five runs. Alick Athanaze added 31 runs, and Ackeem Auguste scored 24. Skipper Shai Hope left after scoring just one run.

A stunning comeback from West Indies but just short in the end - they were 88-8 before Romario Shepherd (49) & Shamar Springer (39) gave the hosts a serious scare!

New Zealand take a 2-1 lead https://t.co/l2RTrvoyQV | #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/ehraUbAM7T

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 9, 2025

New Zealand kept the pressure on and did not let the middle order score big. Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer tried to fight back. Shepherd scored 49 runs off 32 balls, and Springer added 39 runs.

The West Indies came close, but Shepherd’s dismissal slowed them down. They were limited to 168 runs, and New Zealand won the match by nine runs, taking the lead in the series. The fourth T20 is also in Nelson on Monday.

The NZ vs WI 3rd T20 match is scheduled to take place on Saturday at Saxton Oval, Nelson. New Zealand levelled the series with a 3-run win against the West Indies in the last game. New Zealand will look to build on the momentum and take the lead, while the West Indies aim to make a strong comeback and snatch the initiative back from the hosts.  

West Indies began the series with a win, but their batters did not perform well in the second T20i. The bowling unit's below-average performance led to their loss, and their middle order failed to score quick boundaries while under pressure.

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NZ vs WI Match Details

• Match: New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd T20I 

• Date: 9th November 2025

• Time: 5.45 AM IST

• Venue: Saxton Oval, Nelson 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Weather Report

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Mark Chapman (NZ): 85 runs in this Series 

• Shai Hope (WI): 77 runs in this Series 

• Rovman Powell (WI): 78 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ vs WI

• Jayden Seales (WI): 3 wickets in this Series 

• Roston Chase (WI): 5 wickets in this Series 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 3 wickets in this Series 

NZ vs WI Recent Form

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 180–190

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: NZ to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ vs WI Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Brandon King, Ackeem Auguste, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde.

New Zealand 

Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.

NZ vs WI Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?P

We predict that New Zealand will win the 3rd T20I match. The likes of Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman and Jacob Duffy will be key players to watch out for.

NZ vs WI Match FAQs

The hat-trick of Romario Shepherd initiated the debate among the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans whether the franchise should retain the West Indies international for the IPL 2026. Romario was an instrumental figure behind RCB's maiden IPL trophy-winning campaign in the 2025 season. 

The Caribbean all-rounder played some brief but important knocks with the bat and did the same with his bowling work. The pace bowling all-rounder has the potential to wreak havoc, but his IPL 2025 may not have suggested that. In the third match against Bangladesh, he took a hat-trick in the first innings of the match and helped the West Indies to clean sweep the home team in the 3-match T20I series. 

Three reasons why RCB should retain Romario Shepherd for the IPL 2026 season:

1. Dual impact with both bat and ball:

Maintaining a balanced squad is a very important instrument to become successful in a highly competitive tournament like the Indian Premier League. The West Indian can bring stability into the squad. This balance allows RCB to experiment more freely with their top order and specialist bowlers. As a batter, he can contribute from the number 7 or number 8 position, and with the ball, Shepherd can deliver 2-3 crucial overs during the middle overs of a match. 

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2. Proven talent as a finisher:

With the immense muscle power and ability to hit the ball out of the park, he is undoubtedly a serious contender. With the hat-trick against Bangladesh, he proved his bowling skills yet again. But more than the bowling skills, Romario Shepherd is known for his batting firepower. 

3. Energy and match-winning mentality:

The mentality and body language RCB players showed during the IPL 2025 were truly threatening for the opposing teams. His performances for the West Indies and in various leagues show he’s not just a role player but a potential match winner on his day. That Caribbean flair can be what RCB needs to protect their hard-earned title. 

Trinbago Knight Riders had a solid run through the league stage, finishing third on the table with six wins and four defeats. They have lifted their level in the playoffs, first cruising past Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 9 wickets in the Eliminator, then brushing aside Saint Lucia Kings in Qualifier 2 with a commanding 56-run victory. 

On the other hand, Guyana Amazon Warriors have been one of the standout teams in this year’s Caribbean Premier League, finishing second in the group stage with six wins and four defeats. They carried that form into the playoffs, beating Saint Lucia Kings by 14 runs in Qualifier 1 to book their place in the final.

GAW vs TKR Match Details

Date: 22nd September, 2025

Time: 5:30 AM IST

Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

GAW vs TKR Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game. 

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Top Batters GAW vs TKR

• Shai Hope (GUY) - 479 runs in this tournament 

• Nicholas Pooran (TKR) - 425 runs in this tournament 

• Colin Munro (TKR) - 393 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler GAW vs TKR

• Imran Tahir (GUY) - 20 wickets in this tournament 

• Usman Tariq (TKR) - 19 wickets in this tournament 

• Gudakesh Motie (GUY) - 18 wickets in this tournament 

GAW vs TKR Recent Performance

GAW vs TKR Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If TKR bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TKR is expected to score 205-220 runs

• Result prediction- TKR will win the match by 15-35 Runs 

Scenario 2- If GAW bats first

• First Innings score prediction- GAW is expected to score 165-185 runs.

• Result prediction- TKR will win the match by 4 wickets 

GAW vs TKR Predicted Playing XI

Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Playing XI 

Ben McDermott, Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Shamarh Brooks, Moeen Ali, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir.

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Playing XI

Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Darren Bravo, Keacy Carty, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hosein, Saurabh Netravalkar, Usman Tariq.

GAW vs TKR Complete Squad

Guyana Amazon Warriors - 

Imran Tahir (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Gudakesh Motie, Moeen Ali, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savoury, Hassan Khan, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, Riyad Latif.

Trinbago Knight Riders -

Kieron Pollard (Captain), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Alex Hales, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Usman Tariq, Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward.

GAW vs TKR Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Trinbago Knight Riders to win

We predict that Trinbago Knight Riders will win this CPL 2025 match. Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell will be key players to watch out for.

An exhibition of shot-making is worth looking back on again. Romario Shepherd was in full flow during the Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St. Lucia Kings (GAW vs. SLK) match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2025). The well-built all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 73 runs against 34 deliveries, powered by 5 boundaries and 7 over boundaries, which took his strike rate to well over 200.

On Tuesday (September 2, 2025), a short video of that innings is shared from the official social media account of CPL T20. The 13th game of the tournament was a high-scoring contest between Guyana and St. Lucia; both teams scored two hundred-plus runs, with SLK as the winner of the night. Shepherd powered GAW to register 202 runs in their 20-over limit, batting first.

Before the arrival of the all-rounder, Guyana was struggling, losing top 5 batters for only 78 runs. From 78/5 to 202 for 6, that became possible mostly because of Romario Shepherd's heroics. Unfortunately, his efforts went in vain as the opponent easily chased down the tough target in just 18.1 overs. The unbeaten 73-run innings was Shepherd's best individual batting work of his entire CPL career. 

Shepherd sending rockets into the stands! 🚀

One miss and you are punished! 😤#CPL25 #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #SLKvGAW pic.twitter.com/4kxIzO0EKh

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 2, 2025

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Performance for RCB in IPL 2025

The Guyana-born proved effective for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as well during their IPL 2025 triumph, with Romario Shepherd and RCB able to claim their maiden IPL trophy. With the Bengaluru-based franchise, the 30-year-old scored 70 runs in 3 innings, including an unbeaten 53-run knock. 

His bowling, though, needs some improvement to maintain a reputation as a pace bowling all-rounder. In 4 CPL 2025 matches, he has so far gotten only 3 wickets for GAW. And for RCB, he took 6 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 10.78, which was pretty expensive.