Nepal will take on Italy in Match 17 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on February 12 at 3:00 PM IST.
Nepal impressed everyone in their last match against England, where they fought hard and lost by just four runs. Italy, on the other hand, are struggling with form and will be without their regular captain Wayne Madsen due to injury. This match will be important for both teams to stay competitive in the tournament.
NEP vs ITA Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Nepal vs Italy, Match 17 |
| Date | February 12, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Match Preview
Nepal
Nepal showed great fighting spirit against England. Their batting looked confident, especially Dipendra Singh Airee and Lokesh Bam. Their spin attack also remains a key strength on Indian pitches.
Key Players
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Rohit Paudel
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Karan KC
Strengths
- Strong spin options
- Confident batting unit
- Experience of playing at the venue
Italy
Italy are going through a tough phase and will miss captain Wayne Madsen due to a shoulder injury. Harry Manenti will lead the side. Their batting has looked dependent on a few players, and their bowling unit lacks experience at this level.
Key Players
- Harry Manenti
- JJ Smuts
- Ben Manenti
- Grant Stewart
Concerns
- Captain unavailable
- Inexperienced bowling attack
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Nepal | 0 |
| Italy | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Nepal | W, W, W, W, L |
| Italy | L, L, L, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Humidity: 30–45%
- Rain: No chance
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Some help for spinners in middle overs
- Average first innings score: 170+
Chasing Record: Average (46%)
Wankhede Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 15 |
| Bat First Wins | 8 |
| Bat Second Wins | 7 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 177 |
| Highest Score | 247/9 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
Nepal
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Aarif Sheikh
- Lokesh Bam
- Gulsan Jha
- Karan KC
- Nandan Yadav
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Sher Malla
Italy
- Justin Mosca
- Anthony Mosca
- JJ Smuts
- Harry Manenti (c)
- Ben Manenti
- Grant Stewart
- Jaspreet Singh
- Gian Meade (wk)
- Crishan Kalugamage
- Thomas Draca
- Ali Hasan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Harry Manenti
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Grant Stewart
- Rohit Paudel
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- JJ Smuts
- Ben Manenti
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Kushal Bhurtel
NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Nepal will be high on confidence after their strong performance against England. Their batting looks stable, and their spin attack can be very effective on the Wankhede surface. They also have the advantage of already playing at this venue.
Italy will miss the experience of Wayne Madsen, and their batting may struggle under pressure. Considering current form, team balance, and momentum, Nepal are favorites to win this match.
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Nepal | No injury updates |
| Italy | No new injury updates (Wayne Madsen unavailable) |
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