Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) After producing a decisive four-wicket spell to power West Indies into the Super Eights, Jason Holder stressed that subtle adjustments and disciplined execution made the difference in their commanding nine-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Holder’s 4-27 dismantled Nepal’s resistance and ensured their modest 133/8 never truly threatened a clinical West Indies chase, led by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 60. Reflecting on the conditions in the day game, Hol…
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Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) West Indies pacer Matthew Forde said he sensed assistance in the surface from the moment he arrived at the venue, a reading that proved decisive as the Caribbean side restricted Nepal to 133/8 in their Group C fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Forde delivered one of the most economical spells of the innings, finishing with 1/10 from his four overs, including a wicket-maiden during a crippling powerplay that left Nepal at 22/3 after si…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overcame Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in just 15.2 overs, sealing their spot in the Super Eights while eliminating Nepal from the race.Asked to bat first on a tricky, damp wicket, Nepal struggled immediately against a…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Dipendra Singh Airee’s gritty half-century helped Nepal recover from a disastrous start to post 133/8 against West Indies in their Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Asked to bat on a damp surface, Nepal were immediately put under pressure by the West Indies new-ball attack. Akeal Hosein struck in the opening over, getting one to skid through and bowl Kushal Bhurtel. The early breakthrough set the tone as Matthew Forde and Ho…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) West Indies allrounder Jason Holder has admitted that taking over the captaincy at a very young age was a demanding experience and said that he may have delayed accepting the leadership role if he had known about the hardships earlier. Holder, who was appointed captain at the age of 23, reflected on the heavy responsibilities that came with leading the team, especially the pressures away from the field.“When I took the captaincy, I never knew it would demand so much fr…
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) West Indies pulled off a commanding 30-run victory over England in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, strengthening their bid for the Super 8s. Sent in to bat, West Indies recovered from 8/2 to post 196/6, thanks largely to a blistering unbeaten 76 from Sherfane Rutherford, who struck seven sixes and two fours to set up the total. Roston Chase (34) and Jason Holder (33) provided useful support after early setbacks.In r…
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Spinners Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase shared five wickets between them after Sherfane Rutherford blasted 76 not out off 42 and shared two half-century partnerships as the West Indies overcame England by 30 runs in Match 15 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Motie was brilliant in bagging 3-33 while Chase, who scored 34 crucial runs earlier in the day, claimed 2-29 as West Indies bowled out England for 166 in 19 overs after …
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) West Indies captain Shai Hope praised spinner Gudakesh Motie and all-rounder Roston Chase for helping them beat England by 30 runs as the Caribbean side moved to the top of Group C in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Wednesday.Hope said he was just happy that they got over the line against England, adding that they were playing good cricket in patches. “But it was nice to get a more complete game here,” he said.Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase shared five wickets bet…
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) Sherfane Rutherford blazed to his fifty off 29 balls and shared two half-century partnerships as he helped West Indies recover from early jolts to post a challenging 196/6 in 20 overs against England in Match 15 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.In the clash between two-time champions, West Indies had slumped to 8/2 in the second over and were 77/4 at the halfway stage before Rutherford smashed an unbeaten 76 off 42 balls (2x…
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a sensational spell of 5-20, including a hat-trick, as two-time champions West Indies defeated Scotland by 35 runs in their Group C clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Shimron Hetmyer had earlier set up the commanding win with a fluent 64 and taking the West Indies to 182/5, before Shepherd sealed the contest with a fiery burst in the death overs – taking four wickets in five balls of …