He will meet in group C ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026the West India face to face Nepal At the famous Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 25th match of the tournament carries significant weight for both sides: a win for West Indies virtually guarantees them a place in the Super 8s, while for Nepal it is a desperate fight for survival after a crushing loss to Italy.
The Mumbai humidity hangs over the pitch and the morning humidity promises early action, the West Indies captain Shai Umid won the toss and elected to bowl. However, the biggest talking point of the morning was not just the tossing, but the absence of a key player who has been a match-winner for the Caribbean side throughout this campaign.
That’s why Romario Shepherd missed today’s action
They were surprised to see the fans Romario Shepherdis not on the team sheet today. Shepherd was in excellent form, even with a sensational hat-trick claim against him earlier in the tournament. Scotland. During the shoot, Hope clarified that the versatility was down due to a slight niggle.
“Shepherd is struggling a little bit. We just want to make sure precautions are taken. It’s important for us to cover all our bases and hit all our straps as we look toward the later stages of the tournament,” Hope explained during the shooting.
Given the grueling schedule of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the West Indies management has opted for a safety-first approach. Shepherd, who is rested today, gives him time to fully recover for the Super 8 fixtures and ensures that their key death specialist and lower-order power batsman is not at risk against a struggling Nepali side. Young and versatile in his absence Matthew Forde Prepared for an XI that provided Hope with a similar pace option and handy lower-order batting.
WI vs NEP: 11th game for both teams
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
