Overview
- West Indies crushed Nepal by nine wickets at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, chasing 134 in 15.2 overs to become the first side through to the Super 8s as Nepal exited the tournament.
- Holder claimed 4 for 27 and was named Player of the Match, taking his tally to seven wickets in three games at this World Cup.
- Explaining his success, he said he is changing angles, varying his position at the crease and practicing yorkers to stay unpredictable, including going round the wicket at the death.
- He emphasized his leadership within the bowling group by sharing insights under pressure and praised Matthew Forde for setting the tone with the new ball.
- In recent interviews, he said captaincy at 23 brought heavy off-field demands he had underestimated and suggested he might have delayed accepting it, reiterating a resolve to leave West Indies cricket in a better place despite persistent structural issues.