Last Updated on 2 months ago by Charbel Coorey

Scotland and Nepal will lock horns in the 33rd game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on 17th February 2026, at 7 PM IST. Both sides are already out of the Super 8 contention.

Scotland has played well in parts this tournament, and it reflects in their performance so far. The batters have done a decent job, but they’re yet to bat at their full potential. Matthew Cross, Tom Bruce, Brandon McMullen, and Michael Jones have failed to score consistently. The bowlers, apart from the spinners, have been off colour. 

The likes of Brad Currie, Brad Wheal, and Mark Watt will have to pull up their socks for this game. Scotland needs to regroup and play as a side as they’ll look to win this match and end their campaign on a winning note. 

Meanwhile, Nepal too has lacked performance as a team and consistency. They started the tournament well, nearly winning the game against England, but since then, their performance has gone downwards. 

Their batting fell away badly against Italy. Also, Sandeep Lamichhane has only one wicket in three games, while their highest wicket-taker has picked up only three wickets. Nepal will have to bowl well if they are to end their tournament with a win.

Both sides will look to play for pride in this match, and it promises to be a good one for the fans.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 33rd Match: SCO vs NEP Probable Playing XIs

Scotland: 1. George Munsey, 2. Michael Jones, 3. Brandon McMullen, 4. Richie Berrington (c), 5. Tom Bruce, 6. Matthew Cross (wk), 7. Michael Leask, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Oliver Davidson, 10. Bradley Wheal, 11. Bradley Currie

Nepal: 1. Kushal Bhurtel, 2. Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3. Rohit Paudel (c), 4. Dipendra Singh Airee, 5. Aarif Sheikh, 6. Lokesh Bam, 7. Gulshan Jha, 8. Sompal Kami, 9. Karan KC, 10. Nandan Yadav, 11. Sandeep Lamichhane

Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Wankhede is generally a good batting venue, but this tournament has seen the pitch aid the spinners a little. The ball has gripped and turned here, which makes the contest even between bat and ball. The boundaries are on the shorter side, and the quick outfield further aids the batters. The average first-innings score here in this tournament has been 160 runs. 

The weather will be clear with no chance of rain, and the temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SCO vs NEP: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

• Tom Bruce has looked in good touch but has failed to score big. He has 60 runs in three games. Bruce bats aggressively and can score big on his day. He will be the best option from the wicketkeeping section.

Key batter picks: 

• George Munsey has 107 runs in three games at an average of 35.66, including a fifty. He looks to take on the bowlers and exploit the field restrictions. He has 86 runs in two T20Is against Nepal at a strike rate of 195.45, including one fifty.
• Richie Berrington has 106 runs at a strike rate of 158.20 and average of 35.33 in this World Cup. He’s been in good touch, and you should pick him for your fantasy teams. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Dipendra Singh Airee has 119 runs and two wickets to his name in three matches. He’s been the best player for Nepal in the tournament and will be a popular C/VC choice for this game, as he’ll fetch points from both batting and bowling.
• Brandon McMullen will bat at 3 for Scotland and can bowl a few overs too. McMullen has looked to attack the bowlers, and he’s a key player for Scotland. He has 55 runs and one wicket to his name. He’ll be an ideal C/VC option.
• Michael Leask has six wickets and 22 runs to his name. He’s the wicket-taker for Scotland and can trouble the Nepal batters in this match. Leask’s economy is 7.66 at a strike rate of 12. He’s another top C/VC pick.

Key bowler picks: 

• Bradley Currie will bowl the key overs for Scotland. He has four wickets in three games. He can swing the new ball and has good variations for the death overs. A must-pick for this game. 
• Nandan Yadav is the best bowler for Nepal with three wickets to his name. He has bowled well and will be someone you can bank on for this match.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Michael Jones
• Sompal Kami
• Kushal Bhurtel
• Rohit Paudel
• Sandeep Lamichhane

Other Stats and Facts 

• Both teams are already out of the Super 8 race, and this will be their last game of the tournament.
• Sandeep Lamichhane has taken five wickets in two T20Is against Scotland (econ. 4.50, SR 9.60).
• Michael Leask has 72 runs and three wickets in two T20Is against Nepal.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 33rd Match: SCO vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 33rd Match: SCO vs NEP Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both sides have had their moments in the tournament, but they failed to capitalise on them. Scotland is looking better compared to Nepal in terms of batting depth and bowling quality, but Nepal is not to be taken lightly. 

Scotland to win.

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