🏏ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: M25: WI vs NEP at Mumbai🏏 - Page 2

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Nepal fight to stay alive against in-form West Indies

West Indies have won both their games so far

Big Picture

From being one hit away from beating England to being hammeredby T20 World Cup debutants Italy four days later, Nepal have seen the whole spectrum of emotions in Mumbai. Among the Associate teams at this World Cup, Nepal could easily have the biggest travelling contingent of fans, who must be wondering what would have been had Nepal sealed the thriller last Sunday that would have kept them far from their current bottom spot in Group C. They face a daunting challenge from West Indies, who have hardly had any headaches so far.

Fans' expectations and social media distractions are things Nepal head coach Stuart Law has warned his team about, now that they have slipped to a must-win situation. Nepal need to pick themselves up after being trampled by the Mosca brothers to face their table-toppers and the in-form West Indies. This is the same West Indies side Nepal had taken down 2-1 a few months ago in Sharjah, in the first bilateral series between the two teams. But this is, in reality, not the same West Indies side because that one in September was without most of the first-choice players that have turned West Indies' form around in this tournament after recent series losses against South Africa and Afghanistan at the start of the year.

It might take a mountain to climb for this defeated Nepal side to bring down West Indies, but there is hope. Nepal could learn from their two wins in September - and from Zimbabwe against Australia on Friday - that batting first might be the way to go to put pressure on stronger teams. Ever since West Indies have landed in India, they haven't been put under the pressure of chasing so far.

Nepal also have the advantage of being stationed only in Mumbai so far, which would have given them a fair idea of the red-soil conditions at Wankhede. Since it's a day game, Nepal may not mind being put in to bat if the toss doesn't go their way.

West Indies hardly have any headaches. Their batters are belting sixes, their pace bowlers have picked wickets, their spinners strangled England and they took excellent catches too. They would want to continue their winning streak and seal the Super Eights spot soon.

Form guide

Nepal L L W W W (last five completed games, most recent first)

West Indies W W W L L

The West Indies and Nepal face off in a Group C clash at the Wankhede Stadium with their tournament paths looking very different. After dominant victories over Scotland and England, the West Indies sit comfortably at the top of the table and are on the verge of securing a Super 8s spot. In contrast, Nepal is fighting for survival, after a heartbreaking four-run loss to England, they suffered a demoralizing 10-wicket defeat to Italy, making this match a must-win to keep their campaign alive.

The West Indies have shown elite balance, combining explosive batting depth with a clinical spin attack led by Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase. Their ability to have different players step up, such as Sherfane Rutherford’s match-winning 76 against England, has made them the most composed team in the group. Nepal, however has struggled to find consistency despite flashes of brilliance. While their top order showed intent in the opener, they crumbled for just 123 against Italy’s spinners. To challenge a confident Caribbean side, Nepal will need their stars like Rohit Paudel and Sandeep Lamichhane to deliver a complete performance and sustain pressure for all 40 overs.

WI vs NEP Match Prediction

West Indies will enter the match as the favorites, with a stronger track record and more consistent performances. Nepal have struggled to find its rhythm in recent games and will need a solid all-round performance to challenge West Indies. If the Caribbean side maintains its momentum, it could prove tough for Nepal to secure a win.

WI vs NEP, Head-to-Head Record

Nepal has a clear advantage over the West Indies in T20 Internationals heading into this World Cup match. They have won two games, while the West Indies managed to emerge victorious on one occasion in the format.

They have not yet played a T20 World Cup match against each other. Both teams are in great form, but the West Indies have the momentum, having won both previous games at the mega event.

Weather Report

The weather in Mumbai for the West Indies vs Nepal Group C match is expected to be warm and clear, with no interruptions from rain. The daytime temperature will be 33°C to 35°C.

Toss Impact

The toss can play an important role at the Wankhede Stadium. On dry and sunny days, teams batting first often have a small advantage because the pitch stays good for scoring early on. The toss-winning captain is expected to bat first and set a strong total and put pressure on the chasing side.

Form and Fitness

There is no fitness issue in both camps. Both teams are in great form, though Nepal lost to England, but they have shown great fight. Nepal will depend on their young players and strong spin bowling to fight against West Indies’ batting powerhouses.

Score Prediction

The 25th Group C match between West Indies and Nepal could be tight, with average first innings scores around 160-175. Openers may score quickly in the powerplay, while middle overs will be key against spin. Chasing above 170 will be tough at the Wankhede Stadium.

Originally posted by: Savera84

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Best of luck to both the teams!