SCO vs NEP 33rd Match Preview:

The 33rd match of the ICC T20 WC 2026 will feature Scotland and Nepal. Nepal lost their previous match against West Indies by 9 wickets, marking their 3rd consecutive defeat in the tournament. Nepal has been eliminated from the Super-8. Dipendra Singh Airee has been consistently performing well for Nepal, but his effort was not enough. 

On the other hand, Scotland won 1 match against Italy and currently sits in third place. However, after England won over Italy by 24 runs, they were also eliminated. In this match, both teams will aim to end their campaign with a win.

SCO vs NEP Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, 33rd Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

SCO: L, W, L, L, L

NEP: L, L, L, W, W

SCO vs NEP Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: SCO vs NEP 
• Date: 17th Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 25-26
  
• Rain Chances: 3%
  
• Conditions: Hazy sunshine

 The weather report for this match is good.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: 

Wankhede Stadium's pitch is batting-friendly. The Pacers received significant assistance in the initial phase.

• Win Batting First: 55%
  
• Win Bowling First: 45%
  
• Best Suited For: Pacers (57%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 183
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 161

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

SCO vs NEP Probable Playing 11

Scotland (SCO) Probable 11:

Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.

Nepal (NEP) Probable 11:

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Top Picks from Scotland 

Top Picks from Nepal 

SCO vs NEP Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

SCO vs NEP Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

SCO vs NEP Dream11 Tips: 

SCO vs NEP Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Nepal fought hard against England, but lost the next two games with significant margins. On the other hand, Scotland won 1 match against Italy. Scotland has more experienced players and is expected to win this match.

Prediction: SCO to win.

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.

The 33rd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 between Scotland and Nepal will be played at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams were eliminated from the Super 8 race due to poor tournament performances. West Indies and England have qualified for the Super 8 from Group C. Scotland lost two of their three matches and were defeated by England by five wickets in their previous game.

On the other hand, Nepal lost all three of their matches. They performed well against England in their opening match but then suffered defeats against Italy and West Indies. Batting first against West Indies in their final match, Nepal scored 133 runs in 20 overs. In response, the West Indies team chased down the target in 15.2 overs.

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SCO vs NEP Match Details

• Match: Scotland vs Nepal, 33rd Match

• Date: 17th February 2026

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

SCO vs NEP Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium 

Fast bowlers need to be smart on this surface, while spinners get the ball to stop on the batsmen and turn sharply.

• Spin-friendly surface 

• High-scoring ground 

• Low bounce 

SCO vs NEP Recent Form

SCO vs NEP Head-to-Head Record

• SCO Wins - 1

• NEP Wins - 1

Top Batters to Watch – SCO vs NEP

• Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP): 119 runs in this tournament 

• George Munsey (SCO): 107 runs in this tournament 

• Richie Berrington (SCO): 106 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SCO vs NEP

• Michael Leask (SCO): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Bradley Currie (SCO): 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Nandan Yadav (NEP): 3 wickets in this tournament 

SCO vs NEP Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NEP bats first

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 150–160

• Match Result: SCO to win

Scenario 2: If SCO bats first

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 165–180

• Match Result: SCO to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SCO vs NEP Predicted Playing XIs

Scotland 

Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.

Nepal 

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Why Scotland is the favourite today

• Excellent top-order

• Experience middle-order 

• Good pace bowling 

SCO vs NEP Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Scotland are the favourites to win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Richie Berrington, George Munsey and Brandon McMullen are expected to be the key performers.

Winning chances

SCO: 60%

NEP: 40%

SCO vs NEP Match FAQs

Scotland and Nepal trailed in the ODIs and will be looking for a win in the T20Is to make an impact. The Scotland T20I tri-series will soon be begin, with fans flocking to the games after a long absence. Nepal has won three of their four ODIs and will look to dominate the T20Is as well. Scotland and Nepal trailed in the ODIs and will be looking for a win in the T20Is to make an impact. Both teams will want to begin their series on a positive note by winning and finishing first.

SCO vs NEP Match Details

Scotland vs Nepal – 3rd Match, Scotland Tri Series 2025

Venue: Hamilton Crescent Cricket Ground, Scotland

Date & Time: 17th June 2025 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs NEP Venue Stats

SCO vs NEP Pitch Report

Dundee's terrain is flat, and the ball glides easily onto the bat. Teams scored 300+ runs in recent ODIs played here.

SCO vs NEP Weather Report

Dundee will have bright and sunny weather, with no chance of rain during this match. The temperature will vary from 16°C to 8°C. 

SCO vs NEP Last Five Matches

SCO vs NEP Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SCO vs NEP Probable Playing XIs:

Nepal Probable Playing XIs

Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam(w), Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kiran Thagunna, Karan KC, Rupesh Singh, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Scotland Probable Playing XIs

Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, George Munsey, Matthew Cross(w/c), Michael Leask, Christopher McBride, Mark Watt, Jack Jarvis, Liam Naylor, Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson

Topmost Picks for SCO vs NEP Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Scotland

• George Munsey – George Munsey scored 36 runs in his last games, with an average of 37.11 and a strike rate of 120.54.
• Jasper Davidson – Jasper Davidson leads the bowling attack for Scotland in the T20 format. In the last matches, he has picked up 3 wickets at an economy rate of 4.20.

Top Picks – Nepal

• Rohit Paudel – Rohit Paudel has risen to the top of the batting order for Nepal. He has 522 runs at an average of 30.7 and three half-centuries to his credit.
• Sandeep Lamichhane –  He has taken 3 wickets in his last games with a economy of 4.58.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SCO vs NEP Dream11 Team:

Scott Edwards, Mathew Cross, Max O Dowd(VC), George Munsey, Brendon McMullen(C), VanDer Merwe, Michael Leask, Michael Levitt, Mark Watt, Paul Van Meekran, Saqib Zulfiqur

Scotland Tri Series 2025 Tournament 2025 SCO vs NEP Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Brendon McMullen, Safyaan Sharief

Vice-captain – Max O Dowd, Aryan Dutt

SCO vs NEP Probable Winners:

Nepal defeated Scotland in the previous ODI and will look to build on that momentum with a victory in this match. Their playing XI includes quality batters and bowlers with extensive experience. Scotland fought valiantly last night and will look to take it a step further by defeating the Nepal in this match. We expect Scotland to win this match. Considering the team combination, Scotland is expected to win this match.