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. It will be the third match for both teams in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
The West Indies and Nepal are placed in Group C along with England, Italy, and Scotland. However, both teams have so far had contrasting campaigns in the tournament. While West Indies remained unbeaten, winning both previous games, Nepal suffered crushing defeats against England and Italy.
With the 10-wicket loss 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 the eliminator for them.
This article provides the probable playing XIs of West Indies and Nepal for the 25th match of the tournament, likely team combinations, and key players to watch 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 badly against England in their second group match, but they had shown fire against Scotland. Since Wankhede Stadium will be great for hitting, King and Hope will aim for a great comeback.
Middle-Order Batters and All-Rounders: Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, and Roston Chase
The West Indies middle order and all-rounders have been the backbone of their unbeaten start to 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 late in the innings, and Chase acts as the glue of the middle order. Rovman Powell provides stability, making the West Indies a big threat to Nepal.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
The bowling trio of Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph will play a key role in the West Indies securing a spot in the Super 8 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, as they now need two points for the same. Nepal’s openers will try to attack early, but Hosein can stop their momentum.
In the middle overs, Motie and Hosein’s spin could make scoring difficult. On the other hand, Joseph’s fast bowling can trouble Nepal’s middle order, forcing them to play at 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 Motie, Shamar Joseph
Nepal Playing XI vs West Indies, Match No. 25, T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK)
Nepal openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have not yet been impressive in the tournament so far. But Bhurtel’s aggressive batting is key to stopping West Indies’ bowlers from taking early control. With Motie, 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 Batters and All-Rounders: Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, Nepal’s middle order has had ups and downs. Captain Rohit Paudel will play stabilizer, while Dipendra Airee will be aiming to make a big impact against the West Indies spinner. Lokesh Bam and Aarif Sheikh will play attacking and anchoring roles.
Karan KC is expected to add some late power, while Nepal will be hoping for some contribution from struggling Gulsan Jha. All-rounders Airee, Gulsan, and Karan will be key for Nepal against the West Indies.
Bowlers: Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Nepal’s bowling attack has shown promise despite struggles in the tournament. Lamichhane leads with his world-class experience and remarkable consistency, while Nandan impresses with pace and key breakthroughs. On the other hand, Lalit Rajbanshi’s spin magic makes the attack a real challenge for the West Indies.
Nepal Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
