ENG vs NEP 5th Match Preview:

The England team will lock horns with Nepal in the fifth match of Group C at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The match will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India, on Sunday. England is in stellar form and heads into this mega event after winning the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka 3-0. They are keen to carry their winning momentum forward.

Similarly, Nepal has also been in sensational form, winning all five of its last matches. They have also won both of their warm-up matches against Canada and the UAE. Under the leadership of Rohit Paudel, they would like to replicate their recent fortune.

Recent Performance: 

ENG: W, W, W, W, W

NEP: W, W, W, W, W

ENG vs NEP Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: ENG vs NEP 
• Date: 8th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 03:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, England 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 20–21°C

• Rain Chances: 3%

• Conditions: Hazy sunshine

 The weather is expected to be perfectly pleasant during this match.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: 

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is a high-scoring venue where batsmen from both teams can build a good score by carefully selecting their shots. Traditionally, the pitch here has offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

• Win Batting First: 44%

• Win Bowling First: 56%

• Best Suited For: Pacers (63%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 197

• Average 2nd Innings: 170

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

ENG vs NEP Probable Playing 11

England (ENG) Probable 11:

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (w), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood

Nepal (NEP) Probable 11:

Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (w), Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

Top Picks from England 

Top Picks from Nepal 

ENG vs NEP Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

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ENG vs NEP Dream11 Tips: 

England vs Nepal Match Prediction – Who Will Win

England is more likely to win this match. England players are in excellent form, and they are more experienced than the Nepal players, which will come in handy today. Cricket Winner expert is backing ENG to win this match.

Prediction: ENG to win.

ENG vs NEP FAQ

Who is likely to win the ENG vs NEP match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Both teams are on equal footing.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the ENG vs NEP Dream11 team?

Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Rohit Paudel and Aasif Sheikh 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 150 and 170 runs

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.