The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed the first major statement of intent West India dismantled Nepal Group C encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. In the 25th match of the tournament, the Caribbean side produced a masterclass in disciplined bowling and clinical finishing to secure a 9-wicket victory that sealed their place in the Super 8 stage.
The atmosphere in Mumbai was electric at the start, seeing the Windies’ pace battery exploit the early dampness and bounce of the Wankhede deck. Hoping to play giant killers, Nepal were overwhelmed by a professional West Indies outfit who left no room for error.
Jason holder tore through Nepal with a sensational spell at the Wankhede
The story of the first shots is written almost entirely by the towering figure Jason Holder. while Akeal Hosein cleared and provided the initial breakthrough Kushal Bhurtel it was Holder who broke Nepal’s batting order in the first game. Using his height to get an unsettlingly steep bounce, Holder completed his quota of fours with sensational figures of 4/27.
Nepal struggled to build any momentum, collapsing to a dangerous 23/4 in the seventh over. Holder’s victims include dangerous ones Asif Sheikh and set Dipendra Singh Aireethe latter is the only Nepalese trend that has shown significant resistance. Airee’s final unbeaten cameo with 47 off 58 balls (including three boundaries and two maximums) Sompal Kami (26 from 15) took the total to 133/8. However, against the West Indian powerhouse, a target of 134 always felt under par at a venue known for its high-scoring nature.
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Dominant chase takes West Indies to Super 8s of T20 World Cup 2026
While the first half of the match belonged to the bowlers, the second half was a testament to West Indies’ batting depth and composure. The pursuit began with a brief flourish Brandon Kingwho shot 17 off 22 before falling Nandan Yadav at 6. From then on, it was a one-sided affair Shai Umid and Shimron Hetmyer put up an unbeaten partnership of 91.
Skipper Shai Umid led from the front, anchoring the innings with an impressive 61 off 44 balls, reaching his half-century with a mix of elegant drives and calculated aggression. At the other end, Shimron Hetmyer He played the aggressor to perfection, hitting 46 off 32 balls to ensure his net run rate remained healthy.
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The Winds reached a target of 134 off 28 balls and ended the game in just 15.2 overs. The win not only cements their dominance in Group C, but also sends a clear message to their upcoming opponents in the Super 8s. For Nepal, the match was a harsh lesson in fighting against elite Tier 1 nations, although the fight shown by Airee and Kami provided a silver lining to an otherwise tough day at the office.
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