Nepal faced a tough loss against the West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite Nepal’s valiant effort to recover from a shaky start, the West Indies secured a comfortable 9-wicket victory. Chasing 134 runs for victory, the West Indies efficiently reached the target in just 15.2 overs, advancing to the Super Eights stage.
In the initial overs, Nepal struggled against the disciplined West Indies bowling attack. Akeal Hosein and Jason Holder’s early breakthroughs put pressure on Nepal, leading to a top-order collapse. Dipendra Singh Airee’s resilient innings and a late partnership with Sompal Kami helped Nepal post a total of 133/8, with Airee scoring 58 off 47 balls.
Despite Nepal’s efforts, the West Indies openers, Brandon King and Shai Hope, provided a solid start. Hope’s unbeaten 60 off 42 balls and Hetmyer’s 46 not out off 32 balls guided the West Indies to victory. The clinical batting display, especially the fifty-run partnership between Hope and Hetmyer, sealed the match in favor of the West Indies.
Nepal’s bowlers, including Holder with 4/27 and Forde with 1/10, tried hard but couldn’t contain the West Indies’ aggressive batting. The result maintained the West Indies’ unbeaten T20I record at the Wankhede Stadium, showcasing their dominance in the tournament. Nepal’s campaign ended in Mumbai, highlighting Airee’s fighting spirit and Sompal’s late contribution, while the West Indies advanced confidently to the Super Eights stage.
