T20 WC LIVE: West Indies win toss, opt to bowl against Nepal

Matthew Forde to Rohit Paudel, OUT! LBW! An appeal and given.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! Top shot! Tossed up around off, Aasif Sheikh goes inside-out and lofts it over extra cover for another boundary. 10 off the over.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Floated up on leg stump, worked away through square leg for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Nagging length, attacking off stump, Paudel blocks it down the pitch.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, FOUR! Nicely done. Very full and down leg, Rohit Paudel gets inside the line and sweeps it to the right of Matthew Forde at short fine leg for a boundary.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Flatter this time, on middle, swept away through backward square leg for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Flighted up, full and on off, Sheikh lunges to defend.

Matthew Forde to Rohit Paudel, Nicely bowled! Matthew Forde hits the length hard and in that channel outside off, gets it to shape away. Rohit Paudel looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Matthew Forde to Rohit Paudel, Back of a length and on off, Rohit Paudel punches it to extra cover.

Matthew Forde to Aasif Sheikh, On a length and on middle, Aasif Sheikh clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

Matthew Forde to Aasif Sheikh, FOUR! Up and over! Pitched-up delivery, on middle. Aasif Sheikh manages to get under it this time and lifts it over the mid on fielder for the first boundary of the game.

Matthew Forde to Aasif Sheikh, Swing and a miss! Fuller delivery and around off, holds its line, Aasif Sheikh looks to hit it through the line down the ground but misses.

Matthew Forde to Aasif Sheikh, Matthew Forde begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Aasif Sheikh pats it in front of short cover. He wants the run but is sent back.

Akeal Hosein to Rohit Paudel, Slows it up, full and on off, Rohit Paudel fends it to the off side. Just 2 runs and a wicket from the first over!

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, OUT! BOWLED'EM! Akeal Hosein draws first blood! He bowls the perfect arm ball, full and on off, going in sharply with the arm. Kushal Bhurtel should have been on the front foot but he moves back to play at it. He ends up playing all over it as the ball skids through and rattles the stumps. Bhurtel is stunned, and this is the 4th time Hosein has got him in T20Is.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Tossed up, full and on off, Aasif Sheikh drives it to long off for a run.

Akeal Hosein to Aasif Sheikh, Flatter, full and on middle and leg, drifts in, Aasif Sheikh looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a shout for LBW, but turned down. Clearly going down the leg side.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Bhurtel and Nepal are underway! Floated, full and around middle, Bhurtel goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.

Akeal Hosein to Kushal Bhurtel, Akeal Hosein starts with an arm ball, full and on middle, angling in. Kushal Bhurtel gets forward and blocks it out.

Nepal (Playing XI): 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

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

West Indies will be aiming to seal the top spot in Group C and make it three wins in a row when they take on Nepal at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. The match is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM and is crucial for both sides for different reasons.

The Caribbean side have been in excellent form so far in the T20 World Cup 2026. They started their campaign with a 35-run victory over Scotland and followed it up with an impressive 30-run win over England. With two big wins already, West Indies will be confident of continuing their winning momentum.

Nepal, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win in the tournament. They pushed England hard in their opening match but lost narrowly by just four runs. However, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against Italy in their next match and will be eager to bounce back.

With both teams having something at stake, this clash promises to be an exciting contest at one of India’s most iconic venues.

This match carries significant importance for both teams in Group C. West Indies are targeting the top spot in the group and a third straight win in the tournament. A victory here would further strengthen their position and boost their confidence heading into the next stage.

Nepal, meanwhile, are desperate for their first win in the T20 World Cup 2026. After a narrow loss to England and a heavy defeat to Italy, Rohit Paudel’s side will be hoping to revive their campaign and keep their hopes alive.

The match at Wankhede offers Nepal a big stage to make a statement, while West Indies will want to avoid any slip-ups against the minnows. With contrasting objectives, both teams will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance.

Despite being considered underdogs, Nepal have an interesting edge over West Indies in their head-to-head record. The two teams have played three matches against each other, with Nepal winning twice and West Indies winning once.

This surprising record could give Nepal some confidence heading into the match at Wankhede. While West Indies have looked stronger in the current tournament, Nepal’s past success against them suggests they are capable of causing an upset.

For West Indies, this match will be an opportunity to improve their head-to-head record and assert their dominance in Group C. For Nepal, it is a chance to prove that their earlier wins over the Caribbean side were no fluke.

With history on Nepal’s side and current form favouring West Indies, this clash sets up an intriguing battle between experience and ambition.

West Indies come into this match with strong momentum after back-to-back wins in the tournament. The 2016 champions began their campaign with a solid 35-run win over Scotland before delivering a dominant 30-run victory against England. Their recent form shows three wins in their last five matches, highlighting a steady resurgence after two earlier losses.

Nepal’s journey in the tournament has been mixed. They showed great fight against England in their opener, losing by only four runs, which was seen as a strong performance. However, their next outing against Italy went badly, as they suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat. In their last five matches overall, Nepal have recorded three wins and two losses, showing they can be competitive on their day.

This match will be important for Nepal as they look to get their World Cup campaign back on track. For West Indies, it is a chance to continue their dominance and secure top spot in Group C.