West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.
Nepal coach Nick Pothas emphasises the need for players to learn from past mistakes and perform under pressure as they face Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match. He also highlights the importance of a robust domestic structure for the national team's growth.
Nepal nearly pulled off a stunning upset against England. Rohit Paudel and his teammates mounted a spirited chase, fueled by impressive performances from Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Lokesh Bam.
One marvelled at the freedom with which the Nepal batters played. They trusted their strokes, ran hard between the wickets, and refused to be overawed.
Nepal secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Scotland in their final T20 World Cup match, marking their first win in the tournament in 12 years. Kushal Bhurtel's explosive start and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty led Nepal to victory.
Clinical Italy trounce Nepal by 10 wickets to record maiden win in T20 World Cup
Nepal will aim to secure their first T20 World Cup win against debutants Italy in a Group C match, following a narrow defeat to England. The match is scheduled for Thursday.
Dipendra Singh Airee's quickfire fifty and Sompal Kami's three-wicket haul helped Nepal overpower Scotland to end their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel has emphasized the need for increased international cricket engagements for his team following their narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup. He believes regular exposure to top teams is crucial for the development of Nepali cricket.
IMAGES from the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup match played between England and Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday
England narrowly defeated Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener after a spirited performance from the Nepal team, with England's Harry Brook expressing surprise at Nepal's aggressive approach against Adil Rashid.
Sher Malla, a 23-year-old off-spinner, made a memorable T20 World Cup debut for Nepal by taking a wicket with his very first ball.
Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami's late partnership helped Nepal reach 133 for 8 against the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Group C match. Airee's 58 and Kami's unbeaten 26 lifted Nepal after a poor start.
Nepalese cricket fans transformed Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium into a vibrant 'Kathmandu away from home' during their T20 World Cup match against England, creating an electrifying atmosphere that fueled the team's spirited performance.
Nepal head coach Stuart Law expressed disappointment over the team's 10-wicket defeat to debutants Italy, saying players had "not shown commitment".
For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is being viewed as a defining leap rather than just another appearance for Nepal.
England and West Indies, both former champions, prepare for a critical Group C match in the T20 World Cup after contrasting performances in their opening games. England seeks a more convincing win after a narrow escape against Nepal, while the West Indies aim to continue their strong start.
A Buddha Air flight number 901 from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal's Jhapa district late Friday night.
England narrowly defeated Nepal in a thrilling T20 World Cup match, with both teams reflecting on the close encounter. England expressed relief and acknowledged Nepal's strong performance, while Nepal conveyed pride in their competitiveness despite the loss.
Jason Holder attributes his impressive T20 World Cup bowling form to improved yorkers and unpredictability after his 4/27 helped West Indies beat Nepal and reach the Super 8s.
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Shai Hope praises West Indies' squad depth after a nine-wicket win over Nepal seals Super Eights berth in the T20 World Cup, with Jason Holder and Matthew Forde starring.
Ben Manenti credited Shane Warne as his childhood hero after returning 2 for 9 to help Italy secure their maiden T20 World Cup win over Nepal.
Stand-in skipper Harry Manenti called it a dream come true as Italy secured their maiden T20 World Cup win with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Nepal.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reported a significant increase in video views across its digital platforms during the initial matches of the T20 World Cup, driven by growth in viewership from countries like Nepal, UAE, and USA.
England faces Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener, hoping to shift focus from off-field issues surrounding captain Harry Brook. Nepal aims to make an impact after a strong showing in the previous edition.
England aim to seal Super Eights qualification against T20 World Cup debutants Italy at Eden Gardens, as the historic football rivalry adds spice to their Group C clash.
Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.
Shai Hope's impressive 75 was not enough as Italy's disciplined bowling attack restricted the West Indies to a modest total of 165 for six in their T20 World Cup group stage match.
Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.
Jos Buttler said cricket is lagging behind other sports in real-time coaching after Brendon McCullum used a walkie-talkie during England's T20 WC game.
Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.
Italy coach John Davison hopes his team's maiden T20 World Cup win will grab front-page headlines back home and boost cricket's growth in the country.
The Supreme Court addressed concerns regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, examining his health and the grounds for his detention.
Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.
Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.
The matter has now been escalated and the ministry has written to Customs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to investigate it thoroughly.
With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.
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