Match 33 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will see Scotland take on Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This will be the final group game for Nepal, while Scotland still have a mathematical chance to qualify and will aim for a big win.
Nepal have already been eliminated after losing three consecutive matches. Scotland, on the other hand, suffered a heavy defeat against England but are still in the race and will give their best to improve their Net Run Rate.
SCO vs NEP Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Scotland vs Nepal – Match 33 |
| Date | 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Match Preview
Scotland
Scotland have shown fighting spirit in the tournament and still remain in the qualification race. Their batting lineup includes aggressive players like George Munsey, Michael Jones, and Richie Berrington, who can score quickly at Wankhede.
Their bowling attack with Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, and Michael Leask can also be effective if they get early wickets.
Key Strengths
- Strong top-order batting
- Balanced bowling unit
- High motivation to win big
Nepal
Nepal started the tournament with promise but lost momentum quickly. Their batting has struggled badly in the last two matches, which has been the biggest concern.
Players like Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Kushal Bhurtel will need to step up if Nepal want to finish the tournament on a positive note.
Key Concerns
- Poor batting form
- Lack of confidence after consecutive losses
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 |
| Nepal | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Scotland | L, L, L, W, L |
| Nepal | W, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Wankhede
Weather
- Temperature: 26–28°C
- Humidity: 50–60%
- Rain chance: 50%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Good bounce and fast outfield
- Spinners may get some help in the middle overs
- Teams chasing have a slight advantage
Wankhede Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Bat First Wins | 9 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Highest Score | 247/9 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
Scotland
- George Munsey
- Michael Jones
- Brandon McMullen
- Richie Berrington (c)
- Tom Bruce
- Michael Leask
- Matthew Cross (wk)
- Mark Watt
- Oliver Davidson
- Brad Wheal
- Brad Currie
Nepal
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Aarif Sheikh
- Lokesh Bam
- Gulsan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Karan KC
- Nandan Yadav
- Sandeep Lamichhane
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Choices
- George Munsey
- Richie Berrington
- Rohit Paudel
- Lokesh Bam
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Choices
- Brandon McMullen
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Michael Leask
- George Munsey
SCO vs NEP Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Nepal’s batting has been a major weakness in this tournament, and their confidence is low after three consecutive defeats. Scotland, on the other hand, have a stronger batting lineup and are still motivated to win by a big margin.
Considering current form and team balance, Scotland have the upper hand in this contest.
Predicted Winner: Scotland
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Scotland | No injury updates |
| Nepal | No injury updates |
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