In a lopsided T20 World Cup 2026 encounter at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, West Indies crushed Nepal by nine wickets, thanks to Jason Holder’s lethal spell of 4 wickets. The victory came swiftly on Sunday, underlining the Caribbean side’s superiority.
Player of the Match Holder dissected his success post-game. ‘The ball did the job today,’ he noted. ‘Lines were hard to pick, we swung it a bit, and the powerplay bowling was disciplined.’
He was quick to highlight Matthew Forde’s contribution. ‘Matthew laid the foundation with a superb opening burst. That let us build on it effectively.’
Delving into his tactics, Holder said, ‘This is something I’ve practiced extensively. Mixing round-the-wicket deliveries, varying angles – it’s all about staying unpredictable.’
Beyond his bowling, Holder’s mentorship shines. ‘I focus on supporting the team, sharing knowledge during crunch moments. Experience from years of playing helps me guide them.’
Match highlights: West Indies bowled first after winning the toss. Nepal stumbled to 133/8. Holder starred with four scalps. Chasing, WI reached 134/1 in 15.2 overs. Unbeaten half-century from Shai Hope (61 off 44) and Hetmyer’s brisk 46* off 32 sealed it. King scored 22.
Holder’s all-round prowess continues to be a game-changer, positioning West Indies strongly in the tournament.