Match 25 between West Indies and Nepal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, is to be played on February 15 at the historic Wankhede Stadium. It is a crucial match for both teams, who will be seeking to improve their chances for the next round of the tournament.

The West Indies have had a good start to the tournament, winning two matches in a row. In both matches, they have looked confident, showing good skills in both batting and bowling. Now, they will be hoping to make it three in a row. As for Nepal, they have yet to win a match. In their opening match, they came close to winning, but they lost and the next match by a big margin. Nepal will need a better overall performance to challenge the in-form West Indies.

WI vs NEP: Weather Report

The weather in Mumbai is expected to be warm and slightly humid during the early part of the day. The temperatures are expected to vary between 21 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the sky is expected to be clear. There is no forecast for rain, and a full match is expected to be played.

WI vs NEP: Wankhede Stadium Stats (T20Is)

• Matches played: 13
• Average first-innings score: 187
• Average second-innings score: 164
• Teams winning batting first: 54%
• Teams winning bowling first: 46%
• Highest total: 247/9
• Lowest total: 97/10
• Highest chase: 230/8
• Lowest total defended: 209/5

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WI vs NEP: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies (WI):

Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie

Nepal (NEP):

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane

West Indies are scheduled to play Nepal in Match 25 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 15, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. West Indies will be aiming to secure a spot in the Super Eight, while Nepal are still awaiting their first victory in the tournament.

West Indies have been impressive in this edition. They started with a solid win over Scotland and then defeated England by 30 runs. In the previous match, Sherfane Rutherford made a brilliant unbeaten innings to help the team score a high total. The bowlers also bowled well, with Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase taking key wickets. A win here would confirm their place in the next round.

Nepal, on the other hand, had a tough campaign so far. After losing a close match to England, they suffered a heavy defeat against Italy. In their last game, they were bowled out for just 123 runs, with no batter managing a big score. Their bowling attack also failed to make an impact. Nepal will need a much better all-round performance to challenge a strong West Indies side.

WI vs NEP: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 3
  
• West Indies Won: 1
  
• Nepal Won: 2
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 0

WI vs NEP: Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium usually offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and pace. Big scores are common here, especially in T20 matches. Short boundaries make it easier for batters to clear the ropes. A first-innings total around 170-180 is considered competitive.

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WI vs NEP: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies (WI):

Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (c & wk), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie

Nepal (NEP):

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane

West Indies will take on Nepal in this Group C match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, 15th February. West Indies showcased excellent form in this tournament, having won both matches and currently leading the points table. They defeated England in their last match, successfully defending the target of 196 runs. Sherfane Rutherford was the standout performer for West Indies, scoring a match-winning 76 runs at a strike rate of 180.

On the other hand, Nepal lost their last match by 10 wickets against Italy and are currently occupying the bottom position in the points table. Batting first they posted a below-par total of 123 runs and Italy comfortably chased down the target in just 12.4 overs. 

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WI vs NEP Match Details

• Match: West Indies vs Nepal, 25th Match

• Date: 15th February 2026

• Time: 11.00 AM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

WI vs NEP Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium

The surface is historically flat with true bounce, short boundaries, and lightning-fast outfield. During this T20 World Cup, the surface has been very different.

• Slow surface 

• Small-boundaries

• Spi -friendly 

WI vs NEP Recent Form

WI vs NEP Head-to-Head Record

• WI Wins - 1

• NEP Wins - 2

Top Batters to Watch – WI vs NEP

• Sherfane Rutherford (WI): 102 runs in this tournament 

• Shimron Hetmyer (WI): 87 runs in this tournament 

• Rohit Paudel (NEP): 62 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – WI vs NEP

• Romario Shepherd (WI): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Gudakesh Motie (WI): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Nandan Yadav (NEP): 2 wickets in this tournament 

WI vs NEP Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NEP bats first

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 145–160

• Match Result: WI to win

Scenario 2: If WI bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 160–185

• Match Result: WI to win

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WI vs NEP Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies 

Brandon King, Shai Hope (C, WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

Nepal

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

Why West Indies is the favourite today

• Hard-hitters

• Shimron Hetmyer's recent form

• Experienced all-rounders

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

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, West Indies are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford and  Rovman Powell are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances 

WI: 70%

NEP: 30%

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