Scotland and Nepal – Both the teams have surprised the cricket fans with their brilliant performances in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Nepal’s fight till the end against England will be remembered for a long time, while Scotland had already tasted victory in the tournament. They will try to continue their winning streak by defeating Nepal. The 33rd match of ICC T20 World 2026 will be held on 17 February at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The following article contains a detailed description of the playing XIs between both the teams, Scotland and Nepal. The 33rd match of the ICC T20 World Cup will symbolize a battle for glory. Both the teams will look to prove their talent in the tournament, especially in Nepal, which won the hearts of cricket fans. This content will provide an in-depth analysis of the playing XI for the upcoming group stage clash between Nepal and Scotland.
Nepal Playing XI vs Scotland-T20 World Cup 2026:
Openers: Kushal Bhurtel and Asif Shaikh.
Nepal cricket team will have to depend on these two star openers for the opening slot. The mix of experience, skill and amount of intent that this pair can generate in their day may be unmatched. Asif scored crucial runs in Nepal’s emergence in the qualification round of T20 World Cup 2026.
Middle order: Rohit Paudel (captain), Deependra Singh Airey, Arif Shaikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam.
Nepal’s main strength lies in this particular area of their sports combination. Captain Rohit Paundel is one of their most reliable batsmen, who comes to bat at number 3. Deepender Singh Airi and Arif Shaikh are known for their explosive batting style, while Lokesh Bam has emerged as their ace of spades.
Bowlers: Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichhane.
Nepal’s bowling attack can be rotated by keeping Curan and Sandeep Lamichhane up front. With the new ball, Karan is Nepal’s undisputed fast bowler, while Lamichhane has the ability to control the middle overs with his finesse.
Nepal Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Shaikh, Rohit Paudel (captain), Deependra Singh Airey, Arif Shaikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichhane.
Scotland Playing XI vs Nepal-T20 World Cup 2026:
Opening batsmen: George Munsey, Michael Jones.
George Munde remains a regular player of the Scotland cricket team. If Munsey finds his familiar classy touch early, the Scottish team may not have to worry about getting runs on the scoreboard. With Munsey and Michael Jones at the top, Scotland can immediately put Nepal on the backfoot.
Middle-order: Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask and Matthew Cross.
The deep batting order has faced many difficult situations over the years, and they have learned how to deal with moments where skills are challenged at their peak. Captain Richie Berrington, top-order batsman Brandon McMullen and Matthew Cross can take the team to safety at any moment.
Bowlers: Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie and Brad Wheal.
There may be a lack of some depth in the team here. The combination of Mark Watt and Oliver Davidson may have to handle the team during the powerplay, when the batsmen will try their best to cause damage to the opposition. But the main battle between these two sides could happen during the middle overs of the second innings.
Scott Playing XI: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (W), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal.
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