The Blaze v Warwickshire
The Blaze 252/9 v Warwickshire 211 ao (42.3 ovs)
Having been put into bat The Blaze could not have got off to a worse start, losing Amy Jones for a duck lbw to Wong and next ball Kathryn Bryce needlessly run out, but Tammy Beaumont (38) and Sarah Bryce (52) not only steadied the ship, but put it on course for a decent total, as they rattled along at over 6 an over, and it took a good diving catch from Abbey Freeborn behind the stumps to remove Beaumont. But that stand of 74 turned out to be the best The Blaze could manage as their batters got in, only to get out. Emily Arlott was the main wicket-taker with 3/39 as The Blaze ended with an under par 252/9.
Warwickshire adopted a cautious approach to their reply….very cautious. After 10 overs Sterre Kalis (27 off 57) and Freeborn (40 off 60) had taken the score to 28/0, with just 15 scoring shots in the opening 60 balls. Kalis’ demise in the 8th over introduced Davina Perrin, who scored a run-a-ball 53, and she and Freeborn took Warwickshire to 123/1 in the 27th over. But within 7 overs Warwickshire found themselves on the back foot at 157/5. A swashbuckling stand of 36 between Nat Wraith (34) and Charis Pavely (25) took them to 203/6 with 11 overs to get the 50 runs they needed. The win was on, but Blaze skipper Kathryn Bryce (5/38) having missed out with the bat, was not going to miss out with the ball. She blew away the Warwickshire tail as they fell to 211 all out (with Chloe Brewer not batting). 
Highlights – The Blaze v Warks

Lancashire v Hampshire
Lancashire 292/6 v Hampshire 295/2 (47 ovs)
After looking at the wicket and, quite rightly, assessing it as a complete road, Hampshire decided to insert Lancashire so they could set a target and Hampshire could attempt to chase it.
Lancashire openers, Eve Jones (107) and Emma Lamb (86) have been in fine form and presented with the opportunity to bat on this Southport wicket they grabbed it with both hands. With a short boundary on one side and straight, and a lightning fast outfield there was no room for error for the bowlers. With Bell resting, 19 year old opening bowler debutant Daisy Gibb was thrown in at the deep end, and she proved her worth with a tight opening spell. After 10 overs Lancashire had made their way to a steady 49/0. They continued to make serene progress as the deckchaired crowd lapped up the boundaries and the glorious West Lancs’ sunshine.
At the midway point Lancs were 132/0 and the first chance did not come until the 31st over when Bouchier put down Jones off Smith on the deep midwicket boundary. Jones was on 78 at the time. But in the next over it was her partner who departed to a smart stumping (one of three) by Rhianna Southby off a floated legbreak from Nancy Harman. The opening pair had added 185. With a brisk 35 off 28 balls from Katie Mack, the stage was set for a score well in excess of 300. But the last 11 overs produced only 62 runs for Lancs as Charli Knott (2/42) and Georgia Adams (2/52) kept tight lines and Jones struggled through the nervous 90s. She eventually departed in the 48th over, but without the explosive finish Lancashire needed. 
In response Hampshire needed a good first 25 overs, and they got it through Ella McCaughan (133*) and Maia Bouchier (77). The pair put on 137 for the first wicket in just under 25 overs, with Bouchier the main aggressor. Both struck the ball sweetly as the Hampshire innings mirrored the Lancashire one. After 40 overs Hampshire were 247/1 (just 9 ahead of where Lancs had been at the same stage) and just beginning to press the accelerator. McCaughan had got to her maiden hundred off 113 balls four overs earlier and she and Knott (47) effectively put the game to bed as they helped themselves to 74 runs in a 50 ball spell before Knott was expertly stumped down the legside by Ellie Threlkeld. But it was too little too late as Hampshire rushed to victory with 12 runs in the 47th over, and 22 year old McCaughan carrying her bat for a very mature 133*.
Little did they know at the time, but Hampshire would find themselves as the only unbeaten team in the league and top of the table as they took the long bus journey back to Southampton. 
Highlights – Lancs v Hants 

Surrey v Durham
Surrey 348/6 v Durham 244 (45.1 ovs)
Surrey’s star-studded batting line-up finally found their feet this season as they used the flat and fast Beckenham pitch to their best advantage racking up 348/6 against newcomers Durham. A third wicket stand of 155 between Alice Capsey (79) and Sophia Dunkley (92) set up Surrey, who added a swift 107 runs in the last 10 overs of their innings with cameos from Alice Monaghan (32 off 25), Alice Davidson-Richards (40 off 23) and Paige Scholfield (21 off 10). 
In reality Durham’s chances of winning had gone in the first 16 overs of their reply, with Marlow, Armitage, Bates, Heath and Villiers all back in the dug out with just 87 runs on the board. A fine partnership of 93 between Leah Dobson (53) and Katherine Fraser (43) added some respectability to the Durham scoreline, but they were always fighting a losing battle with no wickets to play with. Inevitably as they tried to up the run rate more wickets tumbled and they finished 104 runs behind on 244 when Abi Glen cut Ryana Macdonald-Gay to cover point for her third wicket (3/38). Spinners Smith, Moore and Gregory had all picked up two apiece. 
The win was Surrey’s first in Tier 1, which they will look to repeat back on the same ground on Sunday against Warwickshire. 
Highlights – Surrey v Durham

Somerset v Essex
Essex 184 ao (42.5 ovs) v Somerset 185/5 (35.5 ovs)
Essex once again failed to reach 200 with the bat and crashed to their third defeat in three games as Somerset bounded past their 184 all out in under 36 overs.
Within 12 balls Essex were three down – Jo Gardner, Cordelia Griffith and Jodie Grewcock all out for ducks. Skipper Grace Scrivens (27) and Flo Miller (19) set about shoring up the innings, but having taken the score to 50 they both fell leaving Essex with their backs against the wall, having lost half their side. 
Rather than going for the jugular Somerset took their foot off the gas a little, and allowed the Essex middle and lower order, ably lead by Amara Carr (67), to gradually accumulate runs and their final total of 184 at least gave them something to bowl at. Destroyer-in-chief for Somerset was Heather Knight who took 3/7 to wrap up the Essex innings.
Essex needed a similar start with the ball to their West Country rivals, but despite taking wickets every 30/40 runs they could not put any real pressure on the Somerset chase. Charlie Dean and Heather Knight both made 45, with the former not out, as all the Somerset batters got into double figures with the exception of Alex Griffiths who was 8* when she hit the winning runs taking Somerset to a 5 point win and fourth in the league equal on points with the two teams above them.
Highlights – Somerset v Essex 

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The world is ready to witness yet another big battle of World Cup T20. The 25th match of World Cup T20 2026 is scheduled to be played between West Indies and Nepal on Sunday, 15th February 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. We are posting safe, accurate, and secure today match prediction of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

WI vs NEP Match Review

West Indies had performed well in this edition of T20 World Cup and they are the best performing team of Group C. They had won their both played matches and are leading the points table of Group C. The key players of this team are in good form and we are sure that they will also perform well in this match. Nepal had failed to give the best performance in this tournament. They had played two matches and are still searching for a win. They had lost their both played matches and are laying at the bottom of the points table of Group C. We are expecting that they will make some changes in their playing eleven for this match.

West Indies Reviews

West Indies had won their most recent match of this tournament against England with the margin of 30 runs. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was good and they scored 196 runs in their 20 overs. Sherfane Rutherford was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side who remained not out after scoring 76 runs on 42 balls with the help of two boundaries and seven huge sixes. Roston Chase also performed well in the previous match and scored 34 runs on 29 balls with the help of six boundaries.

Jason Holder also performed well in the previous match and scored 33 runs while Shimron Hetmyer could manage to score 23 runs. The bowling unit of West Indies also performed well in the previous match and they defended the target of 197 runs. They leaked 166 runs and send the full team of England back to the pavilion in 19 overs. Gudakesh Motie was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side with three wickets to his name in four overs against 33 runs. Roston Chase also performed well in the previous match and picked two wickets while he was charged for 29 runs in four overs. Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Joseph also performed well in the previous match and picked one wicket each while Jason Holder was the only bowler from their side who failed to pick any wicket.

Nepal Reviews

Nepal had lost their previous match of this tournament against Italy by the margin of ten wickets. They lost the toss and were asked to bat first. The performance of their batting order was not much impressive and they could manage to score 123 runs. Their full team came back to the pavilion in 19.3 overs. Aarif Sheikh was the most successful and highest run-scorer from their side with 27 runs to his name on 24 balls with the help of three boundaries. The skipper, Rohit Paudel also performed well in the previous match and scored 23 runs on 14 balls with the help of two huge sixes.

Aasif Sheikh also performed well in the previous match and scored 20 runs while Karan KC remained not out after scoring 18 runs. The bowling unit of Nepal did not perform well in the previous match and they failed to defend the target of 124 runs. They leaked this target in 12.4 overs. No bowler from their side could manage to pick any wicket. Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav, and Kushal Bhurtel were the bowlers who failed to pick any wicket. Lalit Rajbanshi leaked 19 runs in one over while Nandan Yadav was charged for 12 runs in one over.

West Indies vs Nepal Head to Head Matches Record

West Indies had faced Nepal in three T20 cricket matches where they had won 1 match while Nepal had won 2 match against West Indies.

Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction

West Indies is overall a strong team as compared to the Nepal at least on papers. According to our T20 World Cup match prediction, West Indies is the favorite team who will win this match. There are many factors that make West Indies a favorite team to win this match. Some of the key factors are mentioned as under:

• West Indies had performed well in this tournament
• The batting order of West Indies is strong
• The bowling unit of West Indies is also strong
• Nepal is also a strong team
• The bowling unit of Nepal is strong

Winning Chances of Today Match for the Both Teams

West Indies is full of experianced and young players of the t20 foramt. The batting order of this team is also strong and some well known hitter of t20 format are the part of the squad of this team, so the winning chances of today match for West Indies have been increased. The equation of who will win today cricket match prediction and who will win the cricket match today is mentioned as under.

West Indies had a 58% chance to win this match
Nepal has a 42% chance to win this match

Toss Prediction in Today Match Prediction

The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all games of World Cup T20. Having a good total on the board is always a big advantage in these kind of big matches. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may choose to bat first. Remember that a total of six matches of ICC T20 World Cup had been played on this venue and all matches were won by batting first team.

Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match

The 25th match of World Cup T20 2026 is going to be held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. We had observed in the previous matches played here that the pitch here at this venue is good for batting. The pitch is bouncy and fast and run-scoring is not much easy in ealy and middle overs. We are hoping that the surface is bound to get slower and be a bit more difficult for batting in this match. A score of 180 is going to be tough to chase.

Weather Report for Today Match

The weather forecast for today match in Mumbai is predicting some clouds around on match day and the weather forecast is also predicting some chances of rain but we are hoping for a full and uninterrupted match.

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Possible Playing XI of Both Teams for This Match

West Indies

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.

Nepal

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.

Key Players to Watch

Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Aarif Sheikh, and Dipendra Singh Airee are key players to watch in this match.

Dream 11 Predictions for Today’s Match

Dream11 Prediction for West Indies vs Nepal, 25th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After checking the latest player’s availability, the Dream 11 Team for this match of West Indies vs Nepal,is mentioned under.

WI vs NEP Dream11 Fantasy Team

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Today Match Time & Date

Date: Sunday, 15th February 2026
Time: 05:30 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL / 11:00 AM IST

Today Match Venue Details, Facts, and History

Stadium: Wankhede Stadium
Opened: 1974
Capacity: 33,000
Ends: Garware Pavilion End, Tata End
Location: Mumbai, India
Time Zone: UTC +05:30
Home To: Mumbai, Mumbai Indians
Floodlights: Yes
Curator: Sudhir Naik

Venue Scoring Pattern in T20s

Total Matches: 17
Matches won batting first: 9
Matches won bowling first: 8
Average 1st innings Score: 175
Average 2nd innings Score: 155
Highest total recorded: 247/9 (20 Ovs) By IND vs ENG
Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (16.2 Ovs) By INDW vs ENGW
Highest score chased: 230/8 (19.4 Ovs) By ENG vs RSA
Lowest score defended: 143/6 (20 Ovs) By WIW vs NZW

West Indies T20 World Cup Squad

Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.

Nepal T20 World Cup 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.

Disclaimer

We have provided you above-mentioned today match prediction on the basis of our research, understanding, and analysis. You can consider the point we had provided you and the 25th and decision will be yours that you have to make.

England captain Ben Stokes survived a horrifying eye injury. The English Test captain has undergone a successful surgery after sustaining a serious injury. He was struck in the eye by a cricket ball earlier this month. The star all-rounder, after sustaining a major blow, took to Instagram to showcase his bruised and swollen right eye and cheek.

Ben Stokes, previously posted on Instagram, had been hit in the face by a ball, leaving his eye severely swollen and bruised. There was also a cut on his cheek and lip, and a bandage was pushed up his nostril. He stated in his Instagram Story, “You should see the state of the cricket ball.”

Ben Stokes eye surgery is successful

After the surgery, Ben Stokes posted, “May not look like it… But the surgery was a success.” He has dropped yet another post for the young cricketers and the batters, as he has to explain the matter of why batters play without helmets while a spinner is bowling.

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I never understood the no helmet when spin is bowling , tbf I used to have throw downs with no helmet 🤦‍♂️

After my accident last week and getting seriously lucky with the outcome I’ll never not wear a helmet , cricket balls do serious damage !!!!

— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) February 15, 2026

He stated via X (formerly Twitter) that cricket balls may cause major injury and should be handled with extreme attention and care. “I never understood the no helmet when spin is bowling, tbf I used to have throw downs with no helmet,” Stokes wrote on X.

Ben Stokes suggests that cricketers should wear helmets even against spinners

He further added, “After my accident last week and getting seriously lucky with the outcome, I’ll never not wear a helmet, cricket balls do serious damage.” The batters are never safe while playing the spinners, as the ball might hit their head with the spinner bowling a bouncer, and any other facial part of the cricketer.

Many cricketers have died from concussion injuries, with the notable one being Phil Hughes, who was struck by a bouncer by Sean Abbott on the back of the neck despite wearing a helmet. Since then, helmet manufacturers have made sure to add an extra cushion on the back.

The game also allows physio to run on the ground if the ball is struck on the helmets and to check if the players have been okay and there has been no concussion injury that has taken place after being hit on the helmet.

Will Stokes captain England in the next series?

England’s Test captain has been called into question after England’s horrific 1-4 loss against Australia in the last Ashes series. England, under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, has just won 25 Tests in 44 matches. After a dominant start (14 wins in 19 tests), form has fallen to an 11-13 record in the next 25 tests.

The Bazball theory has not worked well in the traditional format of the game. As the former English cricketers and cricket pundits have criticised the approach in the oldest format of the game.

Ben Stokes has retired from the white-ball format and only plays one format. He has not played since the last Ashes series and will next be featuring in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Stokes will be hopeful to get his team back on track against the Kiwis.

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As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 reaches its fever pitch, all eyes are on the high-octane clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. While the battle on the 22 yards is set to be legendary, the excitement is equally amplified by the stellar lineup of presenters and anchors bringing the action to life.

Here is a closer look at the popular presenters and regional experts who will be the faces of the IND vs PAK coverage across various platforms:

The star-studded English and Hindi presenters

For the global and national audience, Star Sports has brought back its most trusted faces to anchor the pre-match, mid-innings, and post-match shows.

Mayanti Langer Binny: A veteran in the sports broadcasting world, Mayanti Langer remains the face of Indian cricket coverage. Her ability to break down complex game situations with poise makes her a fan favorite for the English broadcast.

Abhinav Mukund: Joining her is former Indian opener Abhinav Mukund. His technical insights and recent transition into a successful broadcaster provide a perfect balance to the English panel.

To cater to the massive Hindi-speaking audience, Swedha Singh Bahal and Tanay Tiwary lead the charge. Their high-energy presentation style is designed to match the intensity of an India-Pakistan encounter.

Bridging the language gap: Regional presenters

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is leaning heavily into regional inclusivity. Star Sports is offering specialized coverage in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu to ensure fans can enjoy the “Mother of all Clashes” in their mother tongue.

Tamil and Kannada expertise

The Tamil broadcast features the duo of Sameena Anwar and Bhavna Balakrishnan.

Bhavna, well-known for her versatile anchoring and musical talent, brings a unique flair to the cricket studio. Meanwhile, the Kannada feed is led by the experienced Reena D’Souza, a familiar face for fans in Karnataka who has consistently covered the IPL and domestic circuits.

The Telugu dynamic duo

In the Telugu-speaking regions, the coverage is anchored by Prathyusha Sadhu and Vindhya Vishaka. Vindhya has long been a staple of Telugu sports broadcasting, and her chemistry with the expert analysts ensures that the local audience stays glued to their screens.

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Pakistan’s premier voices: Zainab Abbas and Roha Nadeem

The coverage isn’t just limited to Indian broadcasters. The rivalry is a global event, and the voices from Pakistan are equally prominent.

Zainab Abbas: One of the most recognized female sports presenters globally, Zainab Abbas headlines the digital coverage for Myco and Tapmad. Known for her in-depth interviews and global experience with the ICC and Sky Sports, she brings a sophisticated edge to the broadcast.

Roha Nadeem: Representing the state broadcaster PTV Sports, Roha Nadeem has quickly risen through the ranks to become a leading voice in Pakistan cricket. Her presence ensures that fans across the border receive top-tier analysis and local perspectives.

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Veteran commentator Harsha Bhogle has delivered a hard-hitting assessment of the current state of India vs Pakistan clashes, admitting that the excitement he once felt for the marquee rivalry has faded amid growing political and commercial overtones.

For decades, India-Pakistan encounters have been regarded as the most anticipated clashes of world cricket. And in yet another chapter of this storied rivalry, India are set to face Pakistan in Group-A encounter in the T20 World Cup 2026. However, Bhogle believes the essence of that rivalry has changed.

“I don’t know if this is the right thing to say, but the truth is, I’m not excited by this India-Pakistan game, and you might say, oops, really? I’ve seen so many, and I’ll be honest, there was always that little feeling in the pit of your stomach about what is likely to happen. Your hopes soared and they fell down, and you rejoiced, and you felt terrible from ball to ball. You went on a big emotional roller coaster, you sat on the edge of your seat, you wondered what would happen, and then you took the result and you moved on,” said Harsha on his YouTube channel.

He further acknowledged that the rivalry was never easy or free from tension, but stressed that it was ultimately about cricket and sporting emotion. According to him, that balance has now shifted.

“It wasn’t always easy, I’ll admit, but it moved on. But this time, I fear that my beloved game, our beloved game, is being held hostage to larger economic and political ends. It’s become an arrow to be fired for political gamesmanship.”

The seasoned broadcaster did not shy away from pointing towards the increasing commercialisation and geopolitical undertones surrounding the fixture. From high-octane promotional campaigns to war-like gestures during the games, Bhogle feels the contest is no longer purely about cricket.

“There are geopolitical concerns, points to be won here and there. You’re making provocative promos, as always, you’re adjusting the drawer to fit everyone in. People are making war-like gestures. It’s about politics, about the economy. I don’t think we enjoy the game anymore. I think we exploit it, and that is the reality of India versus Pakistan today,” he concluded.  

Pakistan had announced that they will not be taking the field against India at the 2026 World Cup, to show solidarity with Bangladesh. Yet, after negotiations with the ICC, they took a U-turn on their decision and will face the arch-rivals in Colombo on February 15.

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Durham v Somerset
Durham 216 all out (revised target of 213)v Somerset 215/6 (37.3 ovs of 39 ovs) 

The Blaze v Hampshire
Hampshire 189/7 v The Blaze 192/3 (36.5 ovs)
With the exception of Ella McCaughan (57) Hampshire’s top order had a forgettable day out at a windy and nippy Trent Bridge, in front of a good crowd, enjoying not only the cricket, but the Street Food Fair on the outer concourse. Maia Bouchier smashed a wide half-volley from Grace Ballinger onto her stumps and Charli Knott and Rhianna Southby committed the cardinal sin of trying to cut Sarah Glenn (3/36) off their stumps only to miss and be bowled. When McCaughan spooned a wide loopy leg-spinner from Josie Groves into the hands of cover point Hampshire were 101/5. Abi Norgrove (17) and Nancy Harman (19) flattered to deceive and only a highest team partnership of 46 between Freya Davies (25*) and Poppy Tulloch (18*) prevented Hampshire posting less than 150. 
A chase of 190 looked a formality, but opening bowlers Davies (1/38) and Lauren Bell (2/36) kept Hampshire in the game as The Blaze managed only 31/2 in the powerplay, and when Bell got Sarah Bryce in the 12th over, Hampshire dared to dream.
But the fluent Tammy Beaumont (112*) and the obdurate ex-Viper Georgia Elwiss (58*) combined to take the game away from Hampshire with an unbroken stand of 159, and take themselves to the top of the league with a thoroughly-deserved bonus point win. 

Martin Davies
5/V/25