Scotland vs Nepal face off in a crucial Group C clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams are fighting for pride and momentum after mixed results so far.
This is the 33rd Match, Group C, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It takes place on February 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT, night match under lights). The venue is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.
Wankhede’s pitch has favored pace early on but offered turn later in this tournament, with scores around 160-180 proving competitive. Expect a balanced track that could slow down, rewarding spinners like Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane. Weather in Mumbai looks clear, with temperatures around 28°C and low humidity at toss time, no rain interruptions forecast for this evening fixture.
For Scotland and Nepal, this is do-or-die for relevance in Group C. Both Associates entered with low expectations—Scotland as a late replacement for expelled Bangladesh, Nepal aiming to prove their rising stature. A win here hands bragging rights and a strong finish, especially after Nepal pushed England hard while Scotland struggled for consistency. Nepal’s skipper Rohit Paudel wants more Full Member exposure; victory could amplify that call.
Nepal sit on the edge of a breakout. They threatened fireworks against England with Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee but faltered versus Italy (124 chased down easily) and West Indies. Their batting looks fragile under pressure, though lower-order grit from Sompal Kami showed promise. Scotland, in their sixth T20 World Cup, have limited prep— just seven T20Is since 2024, including a loss to Australia. They’ve leaned on experience but leaked runs against England, especially leg-side slogs.
NEP vs SCO Match Details
- Match: Scotland vs Nepal, 3rd Match
- Teams: NEP vs SCO
- Date: 17 Feb 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
T20 World 2026 Live Streaming Info
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on February 7, 2026, and wraps up with the final on March 8, 2026. Hosted across India and Sri Lanka with 20 teams, it spans about a month—group stages from early February, Super 8s mid-month, semis late February/early March, and the final in Colombo or Mumbai.
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Key Talking Points
Familiarity brews tension after a 1-1 tri-series split last summer in Scotland—Lamichhane’s 4-11 sealed a thriller for Nepal, but Scotland hit back big. Nepal’s edge at Wankhede (three games played) versus Scotland’s zero could tilt it. Watch Nepal’s spin attack exploit any turn, and Scotland’s middle-order resolve against pace. Consultant Nic Pothas slammed Nepal for “not learning fast”; Scotland’s Tom Bruce eyes better sweep play on slower decks.
Head-to-Head
Scotland and Nepal have clashed twice recently, split 1-1. Overall in T20Is, limited history shows competitiveness—no clear dominance. Last summer’s tri-series: Nepal won a low-scorer (Lamichhane starring), Scotland the decider emphatically. Last five meetings (including ODIs): Nepal 3 wins, Scotland 1, one tie—no full T20I sequence beyond recent pair.
Scotland Team Analysis
Strengths: Depth in allrounders and T20 nous from six World Cups. They grind defenses and counterattack smartly.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent batting depth, exposed vs spin/pace on turners; limited Full Member prep hurts adaptability.
Key Players: Richie Berrington (consistent anchor), George Munsey (power-hitter), Mark Watt (left-arm spin guile).
Recent Performances: Scrappy vs England, leaking leg-side runs; need Berrington’s calm after Australia’s drubbing last year.
Probable XI: George Munsey, Richie Berrington (c), Brandon McMullen, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Brad Currie, Jack Jarvis, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Cassell.
Nepal Team Analysis
Strengths: Spin variety (Lamichhane, Airee) thrives at Wankhede; passionate fans boost morale, lower order fights.
Weaknesses: Top-order tentativeness—struggled vs Italy’s chase, overawed by West Indies pace. Need Bhurtel to fire.
Key Players: Rohit Paudel (c, steady hand), Kushal Bhurtel (explosive opener), Sandeep Lamichhane (wicket-taker), Dipendra Singh Airee (allround x-factor).
Recent Performances: Made England sweat early, but collapses vs Italy/West Indies; Kami’s 26* vs WI hints resilience.
Probable XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Abinash Bohara.
Nepal hold a slight edge with venue know-how and Lamichhane’s magic on turning tracks—expect them to chase 160ish successfully if batting second. Scotland’s experience keeps it close, but Nepal’s hunger tips it: Nepal by 8-12 runs or 4 wickets. Form favors the home-venue side, squad spin depth seals it