West Indies confirmed their place in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Nepal national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium on February 15.

After being sent in to bat, Nepal staged a recovery from early trouble to post 133/8 from their 20 overs. However, the total proved insufficient against a powerful West Indies batting unit, which raced to 134/1 in 15.2 overs to secure their third consecutive victory of the tournament and move to the top of Group C with six points.

West Indies, who won the competition twice, made early inroads with the ball, reducing Nepal to a precarious position inside the powerplay. Akeal Hosein struck first, removing Kushal Burthel with a delivery that skidded onto the stumps. 

Matthew Forde then trapped Nepal captain Rohit Paudel leg before wicket before Jason Holder dismissed Aasif Sheikh early in his spell.

Nepal limped to 22/3 at the end of the powerplay, the lowest score recorded in the first six overs in T20 World Cup history.

Despite the early collapse, Nepal found resistance through Dipendra Singh Airee, who led a spirited fightback. Airee compiled 58 off 47 balls, striking three fours and three sixes to register only the second half-century for Nepal in the tournament’s history. 

He shared a 54-run partnership with Sompal Kami, who remained unbeaten on 26, helping Nepal accelerate in the closing overs. 

The pair particularly lifted the scoring late in the innings, with 18 runs coming from the 19th over.

Holder delivered an outstanding performance with the ball, finishing with 4/27, including an opening spell that yielded 2/4 in two overs. 

Hosein, Forde, Shamar Joseph and Roston Chase each claimed one wicket.

Chasing 134, West Indies made a steady start, reaching 44/1 during the powerplay. 

Brandon King was the only casualty, departing for 22 after offering a catch to mid-on off Nandan Yadav.

From there, West Indies took firm control through an unbroken partnership between Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer. Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 61, striking five fours and three sixes, while Hetmyer added 46 with four fours and two sixes.

Their aggressive approach ensured West Indies completed the chase comfortably, sealing qualification for the Super 8 stage in dominant fashion.