West Indies Storm Into Super Eight Stage

West Indies once again showed why they are among the best in the World Cup. By defeating Nepal by nine wickets, they secured a place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. Nepal’s fans had high hopes after the team put up a spirited fight against England in their opening match. However, consecutive defeats have dashed their dreams, although they still have one final game left against Scotland.

West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and chose to bowl first—a decision that immediately shifted the momentum. Nepal’s batsmen crumbled under pressure, reaching 23/4 in just 6.3 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee tried to steady the innings, but received little support from the other end. A resilient 54-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Sompal Kami helped Nepal cross the 100-run mark, eventually finishing at 133/8.

In this exciting innings, Dipendra scored 58 off 47 balls, while Sompal remained unbeaten on 26 from 15 deliveries. For West Indies, the pace trio of Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, and Shamar Joseph bowled superbly, creating a favorable situation for their team.

Chasing the target, West Indies’ batsmen started aggressively. By the sixth over, they had reached 44/1. Hope (61*) and Shimron Hetmyer (46*) then stitched together an unbeaten 91-run partnership to seal the victory. Jason Holder was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.

With this win, West Indies enter the Super Eight stage with confidence. While Nepal’s team may be disappointed, fans can take pride in their players’ fighting spirit and resilience on the field.