In form of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Enter your business end, Group C brings a dead rubber in the middle scotland And Nepal. This clash is going to take place at the prestigious Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While the Super 8 dream has faded for both countries, glory and the last chance to shine on the world stage is still in danger.
For Scotland, this tournament has been a “what if” story. They showed glimpses of their quality with an impressive 73-run win over Italy, but narrow defeats to giants like England and West Indies knocked them out of the qualification bracket. Nepal, with the support of their incredible and loud fans, has had a tournament of immense ups and downs. They pushed England to the limit in a thrilling 4-run match that won hearts globally, but suffered a shocking 10-wicket defeat against Italy.
SCO vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 17 February; 07:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT
- venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
SCO vs NEP, head to head record
Matches played: 3 | Scotland won: 2 | Nepal won: 1
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is famous for its lively wicket, which constantly creates an engaging battle between bat and ball. At the start of an innings, a hint of grass and the natural carry of the surface allows fast bowlers to gain movement with the new ball, putting a premium on the powerplay for both teams. As the match progresses, the track generally becomes flatter and more suitable for batting. True bounce and comparatively short boundaries invite aggressive stroke-making, often paving the way to high totals where clean timing is rewarded. Historically, teams chasing targets have had success at this venue, increasing the importance of the toss, with captains often choosing to bowl first. That said, recent fixtures have revealed a more even competition, as the pitch has also started to offer some grip and turn for the spinners in the latter stages.
squads
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wicketkeeper), Rohit Paudel (captain), Deependra Singh Airey, Arif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep LamichhaneSher Malla, Baseer Ahmed, Sandeep Jora, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami
Scotland: Mark Watt, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wk), Oliver Davidson, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ehsan, Safyaan Sharif, George Munsey, Brad Wheel, Finlay McCreath, Brad Curry
SCO vs NEP, T20 World Cup 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Scotland won the toss and bowled first
- Nepal’s powerplay score: 30-40
- Nepal’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Nepal won the toss and bowled first
- Scotland’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Scotland’s total score: 170-180
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.