Match Details:
- Match: Scotland vs Nepal( SCO vs NEP ), 33rd Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
- Date and Time: February 17, 01:30 pm GMT / 07:30 pm BD / 07:00 pm local time
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
SCO vs NEP Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – NepalWho will win the match? – ScotlandScotland vs Nepal Preview:
Scotland( SCO ) is set to face Nepal( NEP) in their 33rd match during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, February 17.
Richie Berrington’s Scotland side will enter this match under some pressure. After a narrow five-wicket loss to England in their previous game, they have slipped to third in the points table. A win here is essential if they want to keep their Super 8 hopes alive, especially against a Nepal side that has struggled for form. Berrington will be looking for his team to step up and assert themselves.
George Munsey, who missed the last match, will be keen to make an impact alongside Michael Jones at the top. Richie Berrington himself anchors the middle order, supported by Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce, while Michael Leask and Matthew Cross are expected to provide a strong finish with quick runs in the lower middle order.
On the bowling front, Brandon McMullen and Brad Currie will aim to strike early and put Nepal’s fragile top order under pressure. Michael Leask, with 15 wickets in his last 10 games, is crucial in the middle overs, supported by Brad Wheal. Mark Watt and Oliver Davidson are expected to provide solid backup in the bowling attack.
Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, are out of contention for the Super 8s after three straight losses, including a heavy nine-wicket defeat to the West Indies. Their batting has been a major concern, and Paudel will be hoping for a spirited display to restore some pride. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh need to give the team a strong start, while Paudel will look to build partnerships in the middle order with Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh. Quick runs from Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, and Sompal Kami will be important in the lower middle order.
Nepal’s bowling attack will also be under scrutiny after failing to make an impact in their last game. Karan KC and Sompal Kami must strike early with the new ball, while Sandeep Lamichhane remains the key bowler in the middle overs, supported by Nandan Yadav. Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Bhurtel are expected to chip in with vital contributions to keep Nepal competitive.
SCO vs NEP Possible Playing XI:
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
SCO vs NEP Recent 5 Match Performance:
SCO vs NEP Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | SCO Won | NEP Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
SCO vs ITA Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
SCO vs NEP Pitch Report:
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is typically a batting-friendly surface that produces high-scoring matches, especially in T20 cricket. It offers true bounce and consistent pace, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence, while the short boundaries and quick outfield make boundary-hitting easier. Fast bowlers can get some early swing with the new ball thanks to the sea breeze, but this assistance is usually brief, and bowlers must rely on variations as the game goes on. Spinners may find limited help in the middle overs, though accuracy is more important than turn. In night games, dew often plays a major role, making bowling in the second innings tougher and giving chasing teams an advantage.
SCO vs NEP Weather Report:
At 7:00 PM local time on February 17 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, conditions are expected to be warm and slightly humid, with temperatures around 27–29°C. The skies should remain mostly clear to partly cloudy, and the chances of rain appear minimal, so a full match is likely. Being a coastal venue, a gentle sea breeze may help swing bowlers for a short period early on, but as the evening progresses, dew is expected to settle in. This could make the ball skid onto the bat and make it harder for bowlers to grip, giving an advantage to the team chasing under lights.
Expected Scores:
1st Innings: 170–185 runs2nd Innings: 175–190 runsKey Notes:
Dew factor likely to make chasing easier.
Powerplay crucial — early wickets can slow momentum.
Death overs could decide the game (last 4 overs very important).
Spinners may struggle to grip the ball in the second innings.
Toss-winning captain likely to bowl first.Scotland vs Nepal Full Squad:
Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal. Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.
Nepal: 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.
