West Indies will take on Nepal in Match No. 25 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This will be the third match of both the teams in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between India and Sri Lanka.
West Indies and Nepal have been placed in Group C along with England, Italy and Scotland. However, both the teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the tournament. While West Indies remained unbeaten by winning both the previous games, Nepal suffered crushing defeats against England and Italy.
With a 10-wicket defeat to Italy, Nepal’s hopes of making it to the Super 8 round of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 are all but over, with the West Indies game acting as an eliminator for them.
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This article provides information on the probable playing XIs of West Indies and Nepal for the 25th match of the tournament, possible team combinations and key players to watch out for at the Wankhede Stadium.
West Indies Playing XI vs Nepal, Match No. 25, T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Brandon King, Shai Hope
West Indies are likely to continue opening with Brandon King and Shai Hope. They failed miserably against England in their second group match, but were impressive against Scotland. Since the Wankhede Stadium will be very good for hitting, King and Hope will be aiming for a great comeback.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase.
West Indies’ middle-order and all-rounders have been the backbone of their unbeaten start in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Roston Chase and Shimron Hetmyer are expected to handle Nepal’s spin attack in the middle overs. Sherfane Rutherford has emerged as the main finisher.
Romario Shepherd adds pace and hitting towards the end of the innings, and Chase acts as the glue of the middle order. Rovman Powell provides stability, making West Indies a major threat to Nepal.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph
The bowling trio of Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph will play a key role in West Indies getting a place in the Super 8 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as they now need two points for it. Nepal’s opening batsmen will try to attack early, but Hosein may stop their momentum.
The spin of Moti and Hosein in the middle overs can make scoring difficult. On the other hand, Joseph’s fast bowling could trouble Nepal’s middle order, forcing them to play at the risk of losing wickets.
West Indies playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph
Nepal Playing XI vs West Indies, Match No. 25, T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wicketkeeper)
Nepal’s opening batsmen Kushal Bhurtel and Asif Shaikh have not been able to perform impressively in the tournament so far. But Bhurtel’s aggressive batting has been crucial in preventing the West Indies bowlers from taking early control. With Moti, Chase and Hosein threatening in the middle overs, Sheikh’s calm and steady batting will be crucial for Nepal to survive at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Rohit Paudel, Deependra Singh Airi, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Arif Shaikh, Lokesh Bam.
Nepal’s middle order is witnessing ups and downs in the current T20 World Cup. Captain Rohit Paudel will play the role of stabilizer, while Deependra Airy will aim to make a big impact against the West Indies spinners. Lokesh Bam and Arif Shaikh will play the attacking and anchoring roles.
Karan Casey is expected to add some power late on, while Nepal will be hoping for some contributions from the struggling Gulsan Jha. All-rounders Ari, Gulsan and Karan will be important for Nepal against West Indies.
Bowlers: Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Despite their struggles in the tournament, Nepal’s bowling attack has performed well. Lamichhane leads with his world-class experience and remarkable consistency, while Nandan impresses with pace and key breakthroughs. On the other hand, the spin magic of Lalit Rajbanshi makes the attack a real challenge for the West Indies.
Nepal playing eleven: Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Rohit Paudel (captain), Deependra Singh Airey, Arif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.
