ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Match Details
Match: Scotland vs Nepal – Group C
Date: 17 February 2026
Day: Tuesday
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 07:00 PM (Local) / 07:00 PM IST
Live Telecast & Streaming
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
Scotland Probable XI
George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Tom Bruce, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie
Nepal Probable XI
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Lokes Bam
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium surface generally offers good bounce and pace, allowing batters to play their shots freely, while fast bowlers can extract early movement with the new ball. As the match progresses, spinners may find some grip during the middle overs. A first-innings total around 170–180 is considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Mumbai is expected to experience warm evening conditions with temperatures around 27–30°C and minimal chances of rain, ensuring a full match without interruptions.
Match Prediction
Scotland enters the contest with slightly better tournament momentum and a balanced squad featuring experienced all-rounders. Nepal, however, has shown strong fighting spirit and possesses match-winners capable of turning the game quickly. Considering overall team balance and recent performances, Scotland holds a slight edge, though the contest is expected to be closely fought.
Key Players
Scotland
Richie Berrington: Experienced captain and dependable middle-order batter.
George Munsey: Aggressive opener capable of providing rapid starts.
Mark Watt: Key spinner who controls the middle overs.
Nepal
Dipendra Singh Airee: Reliable middle-order batter and handy all-rounder.
Rohit Paudel: Captain who anchors the innings under pressure.
Sandeep Lamichhane: Strike leg-spinner capable of taking crucial wickets.