T20 World Cup 2026: Predicted Playing XI for Match 25

Nepal will take on West Indies in Match No. 25 of the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Nepal have endured a difficult campaign so far, losing against England and Italy. West Indies, meanwhile, have started strongly with two victories over Scotland and England. While a win for West Indies would seal their place in the Super Eight stage, Nepal will be desperate to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Here are the predicted playing XI for Match 25:

Nepal:

Top Order: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (Ct)

Kushal Bhurtel has scored 1,841 runs in 72 T20 matches and remains a key attacking option at the top. Wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh has accumulated 1,633 runs in 69 games, providing stability behind the stumps and with the bat. Captain Rohit Paudel has been a consistent performer, scoring 1,699 runs in T20 cricket.

Middle Order: Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam

Dipendra Singh Airee is Nepal’s most experienced middle-order batter with 2,017 runs in 92 matches. Aarif Sheikh has contributed 623 runs in 48 games, while Lokesh Bam has added 202 runs in 20 matches at an impressive strike rate of 149.63.

Lower Middle Order: Karan KC, Nandan Yadav

Karan KC is a vital all-rounder with 487 runs and 106 wickets in 87 games. Nandan Yadav has chipped in with 68 runs and taken 17 wickets in 14 matches.

Bowler: Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Sandeep Lamichhane leads the spin attack with 130 wickets in 70 games. Lalit Rajbanshi has claimed 36 wickets in 38 matches, providing additional control in the middle overs.

West Indies:

Top Order: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C & WK), Shimron Hetmyer

Brandon King has scored 1,917 runs in 80 games. Captain Shai Hope has amassed 1,474 runs in 62 matches, while Shimron Hetmyer has 1,432 runs in 77 games, including a brisk 64 against Scotland.

Middle Order: Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase

Rovman Powell brings experience with 2,150 runs in 112 matches. Sherfane Rutherford has scored 753 runs in 48 games and played a crucial unbeaten 76 against England in this World Cup. Roston Chase has contributed 747 runs and taken 36 wickets in 53 matches.

Lower Middle Order: Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder

Romario Shepherd has scored 836 runs and taken 81 wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Scotland. Jason Holder has 780 runs and 101 wickets in 91 T20 matches.

Bowler: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Akeal Hosein has claimed 87 wickets in 92 games, Gudakesh Motie has taken 43 wickets in 46 matches, and Shamar Joseph has picked up 19 wickets in 17 games.

Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 squad:

Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam

West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 squad:

Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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