T20 World Cup 26: Predicting top 3 player battles for Match No.25

Nepal will take on West Indies in Match No. 24 of the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Nepal have endured a tough campaign so far, losing the two matches they have played against England and Italy. West Indies, on the other hand, have made a strong start with victories over Scotland and England. A win for West Indies would confirm their place in the Super Eight stage, while Nepal must secure a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Here are the top three player match-ups to watch out for in Match No.25 of the T20 World Cup 2026:

Shimron Hetmyer (WI) vs Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP):

Shimron Hetmyer’s battle against Sandeep Lamichhane could play a decisive role in the middle overs. In three T20 innings against the Nepal leg-spinner, Hetmyer has managed just seven runs off 11 balls. Lamichhane has maintained a tight economy rate of 3.81 in this contest, consistently keeping the aggressive left-hander under control.

Rohit Paudel (NEP) vs Akeal Hosein (WI):

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel has found it difficult to score freely against Akeal Hosein in T20 cricket. In three meetings, Paudel has scored only eight runs off 22 deliveries and has been dismissed once. Hosein’s impressive economy rate of 2.18 in this match-up highlights his dominance.

Aasif Sheikh (NEP) vs Jason Holder (WI):

 Aasif Sheikh’s contest with Jason Holder will be crucial at the top of the order. The Nepal wicketkeeper-batter has scored 17 runs off 13 balls in two T20 innings against Holder but has also been dismissed once.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Shimron Hetmyer a key player to watch out for West Indies against Nepal in the Match No.25 of the T20 World Cup 2026? 

A1: Shimron Hetmyer has scored 1,432 runs in 77 T20 matches and has been in excellent form recently. In this tournament, he struck 64 against Scotland and followed it up with a quick-fire 23 against England.

Q2: What strategies could Nepal use to challenge West Indies in theT20 World Cup 2026? 

A2: Nepal must focus on removing the West Indies top order, Brandon King, Shai Hope, and Shimron Hetmyer, early in the innings. Restricting the top-order batters and preventing them from playing freely will be key. With the bat, Nepal need to take the game deep and ensure they finish strongly in the final overs.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the Nepal vs West Indies clash in the Match No.25 of the T20 World Cup 2026? 

A3: Romario Shepherd and Karan KC are the standout all-rounders capable of making a crucial impact for West Indies and Nepal, respectively, in Match No. 25 of the T20 World Cup 2026. 

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

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