On February 17, Scotland and Nepal will lock horns. Teams are different, but the target will be the same—a win, a much-needed win. If Nepal wins the match, then they can hamper Scotland’s dream of playing in the round of 8 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The article that follows includes a detailed preview of the Scotland vs. Nepal T20 World Cup match. The article will include their probable playing XI, best probable players, head-to-head record, and details of the broadcast of the game, along with the weather and pitch report at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.
SCOT vs NEP T20 World Cup Match Preview:
Match Date: The Scotland vs Nepal match will be played on Tuesday, February 17.
Venue: The match will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 7.00 PM IST.
SCOT vs NEP Full Squads:
Scotland cricket team: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, and Bradley Wheal. Reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, and Charlie Tear.
Nepal cricket team: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, and Lokesh Bam.
SCOT vs NEP Probable XIs:
Scotland Probable 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
Nepal Probable Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
SCOT vs NEP T20 World Cup Match Key Battles:
1. George Munsey vs Nandan Yadav:
The batting line-up of the Scotland cricket team is heavily dependent on the experienced batter George Munsey. Plucking the wicket of the opener can reduce their batting strength for a significant amount. Nandan Yadav is one of the main weapons in the Nepal national cricket team. If the surface of the Wankhede Stadium helps the bowlers a little bit, then Yadav can put a smile on his captain’s face.
2. Brandon McMullen vs Sandeep Lamichhane
For years, Sandeep Lamichhane has remained as one of the most successful bowlers for the Nepal cricket team, which has surprised multiple teams in the past. He can do the same with his spin bowling against Scotland. After the power plays, Brandon McMullen is expected to be there in the middle when the spinners often round their arms.
3. Kushal Bhurtel vs Oliver Davidson
An early wicket can lead any team to success. As the Scotland cricket team massively relies on their openers, the same as the Nepal cricket team. They have Kishal Bhurtel in the form of a prolific opener. Olivir Davidson, who has delivered so many effective overs, can be the right person to dismiss Bhurtel.
SCOT vs NEP Key Players:
Scotland Key Players: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt, and Oliver Davidson.
Nepal Key Players: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Nandan Yadav, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
SCOT vs NEP Live Streaming and Broadcasting:
SCOT vs NEP Broadcast in India: The SCOT vs NEP match will be broadcast live across India on the Star Sports Network.
Online Live Streaming in India: The matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 can be streamed live on the Jio HotStar app with an active subscription.
SCOT vs NEP T20 World Cup Match Weather and Pitch Report – India:
SCOT vs NEP: Weather Report in Mumbai:
According to the weather forecast, there is no chance of rain throughout the day. A clear sky is expected during the match time, which is scheduled to start at 7.00 PM IST. During the match hours, the temperature is expected to be from 24 to 25 degrees Celsius.
SCOT vs NEP Pitch Report at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai:
The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is mostly known for its batting-friendly nature, where batters find it easy to play shots. But in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the deck behaved in a different way. Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav, also Mumbai’s own, stated before that the pitch was not suitable enough for the batters. So far, in the tournament, both batters and bowlers have gotten some amount of success on the ground.
SCOT vs NEP Head-to-Head Records:
So far, Scotland and Nepal have faced each other in two official T20I matches. In those two games, Scotland claimed one, and Nepal claimed the other one, which levels the ratio between the two sides.
| Match | SCOT Won | NEP Won | Draw Tie | Tie | No Results |
| Overall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In T20 World Cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Last 5 Matches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SCOT vs NEP Last 2 Match Results:
1. Scotland won by 34 runs, 20-Jun-2025
2. Nepal won by 2 wickets (with 1 ball remaining), 17-Jun-2025
SCOT vs NEP T20 World Cup Match—Conclusion:
The past stats are saying that the upcoming Scotland vs. Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match will be a contest between two evenly matched teams. But, in the ongoing tournament, Nepal has yet to get a win, while the Scotland cricket team is dreaming of confirming a ticket that can take them into the next match. The momentum may be tilted towards the Scottish camp ahead of the February 17th match.
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