Scotland vs Nepal, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
Scotland vs Nepal, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
MATCH: Scotland vs Nepal
DATE: 17 February ,Tuesday
TIME:19:00 PM IST
VENUE: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India
TOURNAMENT: T20 World Cup 2026
Scotland’s must-win game to keep Super 8s hopes alive
- Scotland has a 12-2 record against Nepal in the last 14 games
- Teams chasing the score have won five out of eight games
- The average first innings score in the last 12 months is 170 runs
SCT vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis
The competition in Group C of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has intensified, with one spot up for grabs in the Super 8s. Scotland will aim for a big win as they take on Nepal in the 33rd game. Scotland lost against England in the last game and needs a big win to keep hopes alive for the next round. Nepal is out of contention for the next round after suffering a big loss against the West Indies.
Scotland has shown sparks of form in the tournament. They have a strong batting lineup and shall look to make it count in this game. Their bowlers will look to exploit the conditions at this venue. Nepal will be low on confidence after three consecutive losses, and their batters have struggled. It remains to be seen if Nepal can bounce back in this game.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Scotland Preview
Richie Berrington’s side will be under pressure in this game. They suffered a 5-wicket loss against England in the last game and have dropped to third position on the points table. It is a must-win game for the team to keep hopes alive for the Super 8s. Their opponents are struggling with form, and Berrington would like his players to do well in this contest and keep hopes alive.
George Munsey missed out in the last game, but being the team’s leading run-scorer in the last 12 months, he will look to deliver a strong start with Michael Jones. Richie Berrington is the backbone of this batting lineup and shall look to do well in the middle order with Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce. Michael Leask and Matthew Cross are good finishers and will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.
Nepal Preview
Rohit Paudel and his team are out of contention for the next round. The team has lost three games in a row and went down by 9 wickets against the West Indies in their last game. The team has struggled with the bat in all its games, which will worry them. As they play to restore their lost pride, Paudel would like a more spirited performance from his players.
Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have struggled in this tournament, and the team expects the pair to deliver a good start. Rohit Paudel must lead from the front in the middle order and build partnerships with Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh. The side expects quick runs in the lower middle order from Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, and Sompal Kami.
The bowling attack will be under pressure after failing to impress in the last game. Karan KC and Sompal Kami struggled with the new ball, and the team expects them to strike early. Sandeep Lamichhane is the key bowler in this attack, and he must do well in the middle overs with Nandan Yadav. The team expects strong performances from Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Bhurtel in the supporting roles.
Weather Conditions
We will have clear skies over Mumbai, with temperatures around 26°C at the start of the game. We expect the humidity to be around 58%. Dew will play a role in the second half, making bowling difficult, especially for the spinners.
Toss: To Bowl
We have seen high-scoring games at this venue, and setting up a winning total is a big challenge. In the last seven games, the team chasing the score has won five times. The captains would have this in their minds at the toss, and the one winning would look to bowl first.
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