The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai hosts a fascinating Group C match as the unbeaten, high-flying West Indies take on a Nepal side staring at elimination. The Caribbean unit is riding a wave of confidence after dismantling tournament favorites England with a spin masterclass, establishing themselves as the only undefeated team in the group. Nepal, meanwhile, sits at the bottom without a point, their tournament hopes hanging by the thinnest of threads. Yet history offers the Rhinos a lifeline: they’ve beaten West Indies twice in their last three meetings, including a 90-run demolition in 2025. That statistical anomaly injects genuine intrigue into what appears, on paper, to be a straightforward mismatch. For Nepal, survival depends on rediscovering the magic that stunned the Caribbeans twice before.
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WI vs NEP, Group C T20 World Cup 2026 25th Match Details
| Match | ICC T20 World Cup 2026, 25th Match, Group C |
| Date | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
WI vs NEP Team Form – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
West Indies
West Indies are in imperious touch (W, W, L, W, L), unbeaten in the tournament. Their key strength is explosive middle-order batting. Sherfane Rutherford is in devastating form (76 off 41 vs England, 102 runs in 2 matches), supported by Shimron Hetmyer (87 runs, SR 177). The bowling attack is tournament-best, with Romario Shepherd (6 wickets, including 5/20), Gudakesh Motie (3/33 vs England), and Roston Chase forming a formidable spin unit. The psychological edge is immense; they’ve already beaten a top contender and are hunting Super 8 qualification.
Nepal
Nepal’s form is alarming (L, L, W, L, W), with a humiliating 10-wicket defeat to Italy their lowest point. Their strength remains individual quality. Dipendra Singh Airee (61 runs in 2 matches) and captain Rohit Paudel have historically performed against West Indies. The bowling, led by the legendary Sandeep Lamichhane (130 T20I wickets), has the tools to exploit spin-friendly conditions. Their realistic objective is to forget the Italy debacle and channel their England performance. The key challenge is psychological; confidence is fragile after a demoralizing loss.
WI vs NEP Probable Playing XI
West Indies Probable XI-
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 Probable XI-
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.
WI vs NEP Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 03 |
| WI Won | 02 |
| NEP Won | 01 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
WI vs NEP Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium has defied its reputation in this World Cup. While historically a batting paradise, the surface is surprisingly assisting spin bowlers with an average turn of 2.4°—the highest among all venues. Spin bowlers have taken 24 wickets in 4 matches, a staggering statistic. The average first-innings score has dropped to 166. Batting first is now the winning formula (3 of 4 matches won by team batting first).
WI vs NEP Weather Report
Conditions will be perfect for cricket: clear skies, sunny, with temperatures around 29-31°C. Winds will blow at approximately 19 kmph. There is a 0% chance of rain, guaranteeing an uninterrupted contest.
WI vs NEP Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first. This marks a significant shift from Wankhede’s traditional chasing bias. The data is clear: 3 of 4 matches in this World Cup have been won by teams batting first, as the pitch slows and offers increasing turn in the second innings.
WI vs NEP Match Prediction
Despite Nepal’s astonishing 2-1 head-to-head advantage, current form and tournament momentum heavily favor the Caribbean side. West Indies have the tournament’s most potent spin attack, perfectly suited to these conditions, while Nepal’s bowling just conceded 124/0 in 12.4 overs to Italy. Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer are in career-best touch, and the bowling unit is firing in unison.
However, Nepal’s historical success against this opponent cannot be dismissed. Sandeep Lamichhane on a spinning Wankhede track is a genuine threat, and Rohit Paudel has 58 runs in 3 matches against West Indies. If Nepal’s openers survive the new ball and Lamichhane produces magic, an upset is mathematically possible.
Realistically, West Indies’ superior firepower, tournament form, and balanced attack should prevail. Expect a competitive contest where Nepal fights hard, but the Caribbean side extends their unbeaten run.
WI vs NEP Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope, Aasif Sheikh
- Batters: Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rohit Paudel
- All-rounders: Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Sandeep Lamichhane, Roston Chase
Captain (C) Pick: Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer.
Vice-Captain (VC) Pick: Romario Shepherd, Rohit Paudel.
