WI vs NEP Match 25 Results

8:58 AM IST Lots to think about moving forward - The difference between the two teams was obvious in every department. Nepal have displayed promise with the bat and ball throughout the tournament, but their fielding still needs sharpness. They will be looking ahead to their final game against Scotland, hoping to finish with an improved performance in all domains.

8:58 AM IST That's a wrap from Mumbai - So a very comfortable win for West Indies at the Wankhede, and a lot to work on for Nepal. But the day has just begun as we move down south in Chennai for the second game of the day. The USA go up against Namibia in a Group A clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Our buildup has already begun for that match, and the toss is just a few minutes away as well. You can switch the tabs and get all the updates from that game. But from here, we sign off. Take care, cheers!

8:57 AM IST The captain of Nepal - Rohit Paudel reflects on the defeat. Mentions that batting first in the morning was a big challenge and praises the bowlers of West Indies. He notes that the bowlers made good use of the conditions and admits that the batting unit struggled again, highlighting the need to improve. Paudel points out that the team is lacking substantial partnerships, often managing stands of 20 or 30 without converting starts into big scores. Commenting on Airee’s half-century, Paudel praises the way he paced his innings. Details that he bided his time on a difficult wicket before accelerating towards the end, setting an example for the team to follow.

8:56 AM IST ... Time to hear from the captains ...

8:56 AM IST Turbulence throughout - Nepal’s innings never really got clearance for takeoff, stalling at 46/5 around the 11th over. It took Deependra Singh Airee playing the role of a crisis pilot, breaking them out of trouble alongside Sompal Kami with a 54-run stand, to avoid a complete nosedive. Airee’s composed 58 and Sompal’s handy 26 dragged them past 130, though it still felt a few stops short of a competitive total. West Indies executed their plans with the ball with near-perfection. They struck the right notes from the outset, never letting Nepal settle into any rhythm and picking wickets at regular intervals. The effort was led brilliantly by Jason Holder, whose 4 for 27 kept Nepal constantly on the back foot.

8:54 AM IST The victorious captain of West Indies - Shai Hope says it is very pleasing to have qualified for the next round, and with one hurdle crossed, it is on to the next. He adds that he is glad the boys consistently put the ball in the right areas and is very happy with the bowlers’ effort. Hope mentions there was a bit of moisture in the surface, which they felt they could exploit. He jokes about their struggles with winning tosses and smiles, saying it was nice to finally win one. Personally, he is pleased to have contributed, especially at crunch time in this tournament, which is when you really want to fire. He emphasises the importance of continuing their brand of cricket and focusing on the finer details, hoping they can carry this momentum all the way through to the back end of the competition. Speaking about Matthew Forde, Hope says he has been hitting his areas consistently and while he does not have express pace, Forde gets just enough movement and makes the most of whatever assistance is on offer.