Overview:
West Indies will enter the match as the favorites, with a stronger track record and more consistent performances.
The 25th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will see West Indies face Nepal at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with the action starting at 11:00 AM.
After back-to-back victories, West Indies are riding high. Their campaign started with a strong win over Scotland, and they followed it up with an impressive triumph against England.
In contrast, Nepal are still chasing their first victory. After a close loss to England in their opening match, the team faced a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Italy.
WI vs NEP Match Details
| Fixture | WI vs NEP : 25th Match, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 15th, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Toss time | 10:30 AM IST |
| Ground | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
WI vs NEP head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | WI | NEP |
| 3 | 1 | 2 |
Pitch Report
The two matches at Wankhede Stadium have been closely contested encounters, with batting turning out to be tough. Similar conditions are anticipated in the next match, where bowlers will likely thrive. The surface promises ample opportunities for wickets, particularly when batters face pressure.
WI vs NEP Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: Sherfane Rutherford
Sherfane Rutherford could be the key batter in their upcoming clash against Nepal. Having scored 102 runs in two matches, the left-handed batter has been his team’s standout performer. His contribution will be vital once again in the next game.
Key bowler to watch out for: Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie’s performance will be a key factor in the West Indies’ push for qualification. His four overs, particularly in the middle-overs, have been valuable, and the two-time world champions will hope for consistent wickets from him.
WI vs NEP Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
West Indies will enter the match as the favorites, with a stronger track record and more consistent performances. Nepal have struggled to find its rhythm in recent games and will need a solid all-round performance to challenge West Indies. If the Caribbean side maintains its momentum, it could prove tough for Nepal to secure a win.
WI vs NEP Probable XIs
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Aarif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Nandan Yadav, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi