T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal vs Scotland 33rd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between NEP vs WI T20I World Cup match?

Nepal and Scotland will clash in the 33rd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, 17th February. Both teams will look to end their World Cup campaign on a winning note.

Nepal

Nepal was only good against England in their opening game, where they came close but lost the match in a thrilling last over. They lost their next two matches against Italy and the West Indies in their previous outing. It was yet another day when the batting lineup disappointed again; they could only manage to post 133/8 in their 20 overs while batting first, thanks to a resilient half-century from their star all-rounder, Dipender Singh Airee, who contributed 58 runs. In reply, the West Indies chased down the total in 15.2 overs with 9 wickets in hand. They had a poor outing with the ball and could only manage to take one wicket. 

Scotland

Scotland has just one win to their name, which came against Italy with a huge margin; they have lost two matches out of the total three played. They lost their recent match against England by 5 wickets. With that defeat, they were also eliminated from the tournament. While batting first, Scotland were bowled out for 152 runs, Richie Berring was the top scorer with 49 runs to his name. England chased down the target in 18.2 overs, thanks to the half-century from Tom Banton. 

NEP vs SCO Match Details

NEP vs SCO T20 WC Pitch Report

The surface at Wankhede Stadium has offered a batting-friendly surface over the years. The surface will help the batters to post high scores, especially in the T20 format, due to high bounce and good pace that comes nicely to the bat. Another reason for high-scoring matches is because of their short boundaries. As matches progress, spinners may find some grip and turn during the middle overs. The average first innings total at this venue is likely to be around 170-180. Batting first teams have got early benefits after winning the toss.

NEP vs SCO T20 WC Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain humid and pleasant, with no rain predicted during the game. As this is an afternoon game, the surroundings are expected to be hot and humid. The temperatures are likely to hover around 21-25 °C, under mostly clear skies.

NEP vs SCO Head-to-Head Records

NEP vs SCO Probable XI

• Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.

• Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie

Players To Watch Out For in the NEP vs SCO Match

• Dipendra Singh Airee | NEP: This 26-year-old all-rounder is one of the best players from the team. He is the only standout batter from the team in this edition of the T20 World Cup, scoring 119 runs in three matches. He scored 58 runs from 47 balls in the last game against the West Indies. Overall, he has 60 wickets in 67 T20I innings and 2075 runs in 81 innings. 

• George Munsey | SCO: George Munsey has been playing phenomenal cricket in this format for his team. He has been their best batter in this tournament, scoring 107 runs in three innings, with 84 runs as his best in this edition. The surface in Wankhede will suit his batting style and will definitely be a player to watch out for. 

NEP vs SCO Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last 7 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first in 6 matches, while batting first only once.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the total of 12 T20I matches played at this venue so far, the teams that batted first have won five matches, and bowling first have won seven matches.

NEP vs SCO Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: NEP (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-50
• SCO Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: Scotland

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: SCO (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• NEP Total: 150-170
• Match Winner: Scotland

Who will win today's NEP vs SCO T20 World Cup match?

Both teams have struggled badly in the ongoing T20 World Cup; however, Scotland have come to impressive well with their batting. They might have lost their matches against big teams, but they are still superior to Nepal in terms of batting quality and bowling strength. Nepal was good against England, but they have been clueless since then, showcasing their recent struggles. We are backing Scotland to win here.