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West Indies Crush Nepal, Advance to T20 Super Eights

2/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The West Indies advanced to the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket win over Nepal in Mumbai.
Nepal were all out for 133 for 8, despite Dipendra Singh Airee's 58.
West Indies chased 134 and finished 135 for 1 in 15.2 overs, led by Captain Shai Hope's 61* and Shimron Hetmyer's 46*, with Jason Holder taking 4/27.
West Indies topped Group C with three consecutive victories.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural ICC T20 World Cup took place in South Africa from September 11 to 24, 2007, featuring twelve teams, including the West Indies and India. India won the tournament, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. This event marked a pivotal shift in cricket, popularizing the fast-paced T20 format and enhancing global competition, as evidenced by the West Indies' recent victory over Nepal.

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Story summary

The West Indies advanced to the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket win over Nepal in Mumbai.
Nepal were all out for 133 for 8, despite Dipendra Singh Airee's 58.
West Indies chased 134 and finished 135 for 1 in 15.2 overs, led by Captain Shai Hope's 61* and Shimron Hetmyer's 46*, with Jason Holder taking 4/27.
West Indies topped Group C with three consecutive victories.

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