February 15, 2026
West Indies captain Shai Hope has won the toss and decided to bowl first against Nepal in their T20 World Cup 2026 match. Hope cited moisture on the surface as a factor in his decision. Matthew Forde has replaced Romario Shepherd in the West Indies XI due to a minor injury.
Nepal (Playing XI):
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami (In place of Lalit Rajbanshi), Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
West Indies (Playing XI):
Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde (In place of Romario Shepherd), Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.