Final result
West Indies won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: JO Holder
Result · T20 Internationals
Nepal Cricket vs West Indies
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · JO Holder
Match preview & overview
West Indies ease past Nepal by 9 wickets at Wankhede
West Indies Cricket beat Nepal Cricket by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 15 February 2026. Nepal batted first after losing the toss and were restricted to 133/8, a total that proved wholly inadequate. West Indies' response was efficient and largely stress-free: 44 runs from the powerplay, 89 more in the middle overs without dropping a wicket, and the match done inside 18.3 overs. JO Holder was named Player of the Match. Nepal never found any scoring momentum after losing three wickets inside the first six overs for only 22 runs, and though the lower order added 60 in the death, the target was always going to be too small on this surface.
The margin tells most of the story. West Indies lost just one wicket in the entire chase, and their middle-overs phase was particularly clinical: 89 runs from overs seven to fifteen without a single dismissal effectively ended Nepal's any remaining hope. For context, West Indies' powerplay total of 44/1 almost matched Nepal's entire six-over return of 22/3.
Pitch report & venue insights
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — 196-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
196
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
171
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
73%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Dominant chase: 134 reached with 9 wickets in hand
West Indies Cricket knocked off Nepal's 133/8 for the loss of just one wicket. The middle overs were particularly emphatic: 89 runs from overs seven to fifteen without a single wicket falling sealed the result well before the death.
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Nepal's powerplay cost them the match
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Holder takes Player of the Match
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Toss bias confirmed: West Indies chose to field
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West Indies extend head-to-head lead to 4-2 (adjusted)
Key players
Players who decided it
West Indies Cricket
JO Holder
West Indies Cricket
Q de Kock
West Indies Cricket
DM Bravo
Nepal Cricket
AY Patel
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets may offer value given Nepal's middle-order collapses; three wickets fell in the powerplay and three more in the middle overs, suggesting multiple bowling contributions.
- Venue data (55 per cent chase success rate at Wankhede across 196 matches) historically favours the side batting second, which is worth considering in toss-linked markets.
- Player performance markets around West Indies all-rounders could be more informative than outright result lines when the gap in ranking between the two sides is this wide.
- Nepal's recent form (five consecutive losses entering this fixture) may already be priced into markets, making in-play opportunities during their batting innings potentially more interesting than pre-match outrights.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Nepal Cricket vs West Indies
What was the result of Nepal vs West Indies on 15 February 2026?
West Indies Cricket beat Nepal Cricket by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Nepal posted 133/8 and West Indies reached 134/1, completing the chase with 9 balls remaining.
Who won Player of the Match in Nepal vs West Indies T20I 2026?
JO Holder of West Indies Cricket was named Player of the Match. He contributed to restricting Nepal to 133/8, a total well below the venue's average first-innings score of 186.
What is the head-to-head record between Nepal and West Indies in T20Is?
Across five meetings before this fixture, West Indies Cricket had won three and Nepal Cricket had won two. This victory extends West Indies' overall lead in the series. The most recent prior result was a 10-wicket West Indies win in Sharjah in 2025.
Where to watch Nepal vs West Indies T20I cricket in the UK?
Most international T20 cricket involving West Indies is broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check your regional listings for exact schedules, as some fixtures may be available on free-to-air channels depending on broadcasting agreements.
How did Nepal bat against West Indies at Wankhede?
Nepal struggled from the outset, losing three wickets in the powerplay while scoring only 22 runs. A recovery of 51 runs in the middle overs and 60 at the death lifted the total to 133/8, but that was well short of the Wankhede average of 186 in the first innings.
What is Wankhede Stadium's record for chasing teams in T20 cricket?
Across 196 T20 matches at Wankhede Stadium, chasing sides have won 55 per cent of the time. The average first-innings score is 186 and the average powerplay total is 45 runs, making it one of the more batting-friendly venues on the circuit.
Photo credits (2)
- Jason Holder — photo by CRICKETNEXT, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source