Mumbai: West Indies stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after a convincing 9-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 134, the Caribbean side wrapped up the game in just 15.2 overs.
Brandon King got off to a brisk start, scoring 22 runs before being caught at mid-on off Nandan Yadav by Kusal Bhurtel. King and captain Shoaib Hope had earlier put on a steady 43-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Hope then joined hands with Hetmyer for an aggressive second-wicket stand, scoring 91 runs off 59 balls collectively. Hope remained unbeaten on 61 with 5 fours and 3 sixes, while Hetmyer finished 46 not out, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, guiding West Indies comfortably to victory.
With this win, West Indies have sealed their place in the Super 8, marking their third consecutive victory. Nepal, on the other hand, has suffered three back-to-back losses and will face Scotland in their final group match on Tuesday.
Mumbai: West Indies stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after a convincing 9-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 134, the Caribbean side wrapped up the game in just 15.2 overs.
Brandon King got off to a brisk start, scoring 22 runs before being caught at mid-on off Nandan Yadav by Kusal Bhurtel. King and captain Shoaib Hope had earlier put on a steady 43-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Hope then joined hands with Hetmyer for an aggressive second-wicket stand, scoring 91 runs off 59 balls collectively. Hope remained unbeaten on 61 with 5 fours and 3 sixes, while Hetmyer finished 46 not out, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, guiding West Indies comfortably to victory.
With this win, West Indies have sealed their place in the Super 8, marking their third consecutive victory. Nepal, on the other hand, has suffered three back-to-back losses and will face Scotland in their final group match on Tuesday.
Mumbai: West Indies stormed into the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 after a convincing 9-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 134, the Caribbean side wrapped up the game in just 15.2 overs.
Brandon King got off to a brisk start, scoring 22 runs before being caught at mid-on off Nandan Yadav by Kusal Bhurtel. King and captain Shoaib Hope had earlier put on a steady 43-run partnership for the opening wicket.
Hope then joined hands with Hetmyer for an aggressive second-wicket stand, scoring 91 runs off 59 balls collectively. Hope remained unbeaten on 61 with 5 fours and 3 sixes, while Hetmyer finished 46 not out, hitting 4 fours and 2 sixes, guiding West Indies comfortably to victory.
With this win, West Indies have sealed their place in the Super 8, marking their third consecutive victory. Nepal, on the other hand, has suffered three back-to-back losses and will face Scotland in their final group match on Tuesday.
