T20 World Cup 2026: WI vs NEP pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats
Nepal began their campaign with a close defeat against England in their opening match, followed by a comprehensive 10-wicket loss to Italy.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 action continues today with West Indies (WI) taking onNepal (NEP) in the 25th match of the tournament. West Indies skipper Shai Hope won the toss for the match and invited Rohit Paudel-led Nepal to bat first. INDIA vs PAKISTAN TODAY: PLAYING 11 & WEATHER LIVE UPDATES | PREVIEW | HANDSHAKE ROW | LIVE STREAMING
West Indies vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026: Probable Playing 11
West Indies playing 11: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Nepal playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane
Check all the live updates of the West Indies vs Nepal ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match here West Indies enter the contest brimming with confidence after securing back-to-back victories in the tournament. They kicked off their campaign with a solid win over Scotland and followed it up with an impressive performance against England, showing a blend of explosive batting and disciplined bowling. Key players have contributed consistently, giving the team a strong platform to build on as they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Nepal, meanwhile, are still chasing their first win of the tournament. The team began their campaign with a close defeat against England in their opening match, followed by a comprehensive 10-wicket loss to Italy. Despite these setbacks, Nepal remain determined to turn their fortunes around and are looking to make a mark against a strong West Indies side. With momentum on the line, this encounter at Wankhede promises to be a crucial test for both teams as they strive to progress further in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026 WI vs NEP: Wankhede Stadium pitch report
The two games held at Wankhede Stadium so far have been tightly contested, with batting proving to be a tough task. Similar conditions are anticipated for the upcoming match, where the pitch is expected to favor bowlers. Batters may struggle, and bowlers are likely to find plenty of chances to take wickets when pressure is applied effectively.
T20 World Cup 2026 IND vs PAK: Head-to-head stats at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
West Indies and Nepal will be playing their first T20I encounter at this venue on February 15.
Most recent T20I match at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The most recent T20I match played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, was Match 17 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Italy and Nepal which was won by Italy on the day by 10 wickets..
Nepal, batting first, posted 123. In reply, Italy batted brilliantly and got a 10-wicket win on the day.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Key T20I stats
| Wankhede Stadium key T20I stats | |
| Statistic | Value |
| Total Matches | 17 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 175 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 155 |
| Highest total recorded | 247/9 (20 Ovs) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (16.2 Ovs) by INDW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 230/8 (19.4 Ovs) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 143/6 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs NZW |