The 25th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 will be held between Nepal and West Indies in Mumbai. This article covers WI vs NEP Match No. 25 preview, including pitch report, weather forecast, head-to-head records, probable playing XIs and live streaming details.
West Indies are in tremendous form in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, having won both their last Group C matches against Scotland (by 35 runs) and England (by 30 runs). They currently top the Group C points table with four points and a +1.625 net run rate.
On the other hand, Nepal suffered a four-run defeat against England in the opening match of the tournament. They are currently placed third in the table with a negative net run rate.
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West Indies vs NEP Match 25 Preview:
Match Details:
Match date: 25th The match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be played on Sunday 15 February 2026.
venue: This match will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 11:00 am IST.
WI vs NEP Squad:
West Indies team: Shai Hope (captain/wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Jaden Seales, Shamar Joseph.
nepal squad: Rohit Paudel (captain), Deependra Singh Airi, Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Arif Sheikh, Baseer Ahmed, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bahadur Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sandeep Jora.
West Indies vs NEP Playing XI:
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 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.
WI vs NEP major battle
Rovman Powell vs Sandeep Lamichhane
There will be an exciting contest between Rovman Powell and Sandeep Lamichhane in the middle overs. West Indies’ explosive batsmen will look to score quick runs by attacking short boundaries at the Wankhede Stadium.
But Nepal’s wicket-taking bowler Lamichhane relies on clever leg-spin and variation and will trouble the West Indies batsmen, who often struggle against spin.
Kushal Bhurtel vs Akeal Hosein
This will be another entertaining fight in Mumbai. Kushal Bhurtel likes to attack with the first ball and take risks in the powerplay. Their plan is to use the first six overs to score runs quickly. But he will have to face a tough challenge from Akeel Hossein.
West Indies spinners are very accurate and dangerous with the new ball. Hossein will look to stop Bhurtel early and break Nepal’s momentum.
Rohit Paudel vs Shamar Joseph
This match will also see a battle between smart leadership and pure pace. Nepal captain Rohit Paudel is the main batsman of his team. He usually plays a steady role and creates innings. But it will be a tough task for Rohit to score runs against West Indies’ main pace weapon Shamar Joseph.
sherfan rutherford vs sher malla
Two young players will aim to make a big impact in this important Group C match. Sherfane Rutherford is the West Indies’ main batsman against spin, especially in the death overs, and he likes to attack and score runs quickly.
On the other hand, Nepal’s new talent Sher Malla can be used as a surprise option. He could be brought in to break Rutherford’s flow and put pressure on Mumbai.
WI vs NEP key players
West Indies: Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lokesh Bam, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav.
WI vs NEP Group C Match – Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details
TV broadcasting in India: The WI vs NEP T20I will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network, which holds the rights for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
Online Live Streaming in India: This Group C clash will be live-streamed on Jio Hotstar app and website.
WI vs NEP Match No. 25 Weather Report, Pitch Report of Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
WI vs NEP Mumbai Weather Report:
The weather in Mumbai on 15th February will be hot and cold, which will be good for cricket. The temperature is expected to be around 30°C-32°C. A full 40 over match is on the cards.
West Indies vs NEP pitch report at Wankhede Stadium:
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is generally good for batting. The surface is flat and the ball hits the bat well with good bounce. Set batsmen can play their shots freely, but fast bowlers may get some help from the new ball. Later, spinners can play their game in the middle and final overs.
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The average score of the first innings at Wankhede Stadium is around 160 to 175 runs. The team chasing the target is expected to feel the pressure, especially if the spinners bowl tight in the middle overs. In dry conditions, winning the toss and batting first may give a slight advantage.
West Indies vs NEP head-to-head records:
| statistics | Matchbox | WI won | NEP won | no results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| In T20 World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
WI vs NEP Head-to-Head Record: Key Statistics
Nepal currently leads West Indies 2-1 in the head-to-head record in T20Is. In September 2025, they defeated West Indies in a bilateral series. They have not faced each other yet in the T20 World Cup. Therefore, both the teams will be keen to achieve their first success in Mumbai.
WI vs NEP – Conclusion:
West Indies look strong as they have more experienced players and a powerful lineup. Many of their players have played big tournaments and handled pressure situations. But Nepal showed that they are not afraid of big teams.
If they get off to good starts, use the pitch conditions smartly, and remain calm at crucial moments, they have the potential to trouble West Indies in Mumbai.
