LIVE: Nepal push back against West Indies

Mumbai plays host to a Group C affair that carries large ramifications at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Nepal looking to keep their tournament hopes alive.

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Two-time winners the West Indies have found form at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Coming off a big time win against England, they are looking to remain unbeaten and solidify their Super 8 qualification. Nepal, on the other hand, have lost both T20WC contests so far and will need a strong victory to keep their hopes alive.

USA take on Namibia in Chennai before the blockbuster India v Pakistan clash in Colombo in the evening.

West Indies v Nepal | Feel The Thrill | T20WC 2026

A special preview to the upcoming exciting contest between West Indies and Nepal.

West Indies vs Nepal

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Electing to bowl first, West Indies made a dream start, knocking four quick Nepal wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Akeal Hosein drew first blood, dismissing Kushal Burthel with a ball that skid onto the stumps. Matthew Forde then trapped captain Rohit Paudel leg before wicket before Jason Holder began his spell with the wicket of Aasig Sheikh.

Nepal ended powerplay on 22/3, the lowest score in the first six overs in T20 World Cup history. Holder's incredible opening spell of 2/4 in two overs has given his team the early advantage.

With their fans turning up in numbers, Nepal batters gave them something to cheer as Dipendra Singh Airee is pushing back.

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026