Overview:
Brad Currie has been a reliable wicket-taker for Scotland with the ball in this tournament. He has picked up four wickets from three games at an average of 14.
The 33rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will feature Scotland and Nepal at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, with the match starting at 7:00 PM IST.
Scotland has contested three games so far. They started with a 35-run loss to the West Indies, but secured a 73-run victory over Italy. A five-wicket loss to England has nearly ended their playoff hopes.
Nepal kicked off their campaign with a stellar performance against England, narrowly losing by just four runs. However, the side was handed a crushing 10-wicket defeat by debutants Italy in their next match, which was followed by a nine-wicket loss to the West Indies. Nepal will now aim to end their tournament on a high with a win over Scotland.
SCO vs NEP Match Details
| Fixture | SCO vs NEP: 33rd Match,T20World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 17th, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Ground | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
SCO vs NEP head-to-head records in T20I
| Matches Played | SCO | NEP |
| 5 | 3 | 2 |
Pitch Report
So far, five matches have been played at Wankhede Stadium in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The average score in the first innings has been around 160. Out of the five games, three have been won by the team setting a target, while the chasing team has come out on top twice. The conditions at the Wankhede pitch have not been as conducive to high-scoring innings as in the IPL, with bowlers enjoying a bit more assistance.
SCO vs NEP Probable Best Performers
Key batter to watch out for: George Munsey
Scotland will rely on George Munsey to provide a fast start in the first six overs. The left-handed batter was in sublime touch during his 84 off 54 balls against Italy at Eden Gardens earlier in the tournament.
Key bowler to watch out for: Brad Currie
Brad Currie has been a reliable wicket-taker for Scotland with the ball in this tournament. He has picked up four wickets from three games at an average of 14. Currie’s role, particularly in the powerplay, will be vital for Scotland’s bowling attack.
SCO vs NEP Match Prediction ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Based on current form, Scotland will enter the match as the favorites, having shown stronger overall performances in the tournament. Nepal, though competitive, have struggled with consistency in recent games. If Scotland maintain their momentum, they are likely to come out on top.
SCO vs NEP Probable XIs
Scotland:George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Mark Watt, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Brad Wheal, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie.
Nepal:Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Gulshan Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Nandan Yadav, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane.