Drama unfolded at Wankhede Stadium in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C action, where Nepal recovered from the brink to post 133 for 8, tasking West Indies with 134. After electing to field, West Indies struck early blows.
Nepal lost Kushal Bhurtel for 2, then saw Asif Sheikh (11), Rohit Paudel (5), Arif Sheikh (2), Lokesh Bam (13), and Gulshan Jha (11) fall, slumping to 73/6. The turnaround came via Deependra Singh Airee’s unbeaten heroics—no, his 58 off 47 (3×4, 3×6)—and Sompal Kami’s 26* (15b, 4×4), adding 54 crucial runs.
A blistering 41 in the final three overs sealed a fighting total. Holder’s 4/27 spearheaded West Indies’ effort, with Forde 1/10, Joseph 1/38, Hosein 1/30, Chase 1/10 assisting.
Nepal, riding high from England but humbled by Italy, faces do-or-die stakes. Victory keeps hopes alive; loss ends their campaign. West Indies chase under lights, where Nepal’s bowlers lurk for an upset.