SCO vs NEP Today Match Prediction & Analysis: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Canada vs New Zealand | T20 WC 2026 Match 33
- Published: February 16, 2026
- Updated: February 16, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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Scotland vs Nepal 33rd Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday. This Group C clash is crucial for Super 8 qualification, making the SCO vs NEP match prediction important for fantasy cricket enthusiasts. Scotland have won one out of three games so far and need a big win to keep their Super 8 hopes alive, while Nepal have lost all three matches, including a heavy 9-wicket defeat against West Indies. With better form, a strong batting lineup, and disciplined bowling, Scotland hold a slight edge in today’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash.
Nepal will look to restore some pride, but their inconsistent top order and struggling bowlers make this a challenging contest. Scotland’s key batters like Richie Berrington and George Munsey, along with wicket-taking options in Michael Leask and Brad Currie, could make all the difference in this SCO vs NEP today match prediction.
SCO vs NEP Match Details
- Match: Scotland vs Nepal – 33rd Match
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM Local
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
SCO vs NEP Pitch Report
Wankhede Stadium is one of the most batting-friendly venues in T20 cricket. The pitch is flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely, while the fast outfield ensures high scoring. Pacers get some early movement with the new ball, and spinners come into the attack as the innings progresses.
- Batting-friendly surface
- Average first-innings score around 170
- Pacers get early movement
- Spinners effective in middle overs
- Dew likely to play a role in the second half
Weather Report – Mumbai
- Temperature: Around 26°C
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Humidity: ~58%
- Dew: Likely to make bowling difficult in the second half
SCO vs NEP Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Scotland (SCO) Won | Nepal (NEP) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
02 |
01 |
01 |
Probable Top Performers – SCO vs NEP
Batters to Watch
- Richie Berrington (SCO): Backbone of the batting lineup, recent scores include 49 off 32 vs England
- George Munsey (SCO): Leading run-scorer, average 33.10 over last 12 months
- Rohit Paudel (NEP): Key middle-order batter, needs to anchor innings
Bowlers to Watch
- Michael Leask (SCO): 15 wickets in last 10 games, strike rate 11.6
- Brad Currie (SCO): Early wicket-taker, can put Nepal on the back foot
- Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP): Leading spinner, key in middle overs
SCO vs NEP Predicted Playing 11
Scotland (SCO) Predicted Playing 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) Predicted Playing 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
SCO vs NEP Toss Prediction
With chasing sides winning 5 of the last 8 games at Wankhede and dew expected in the second half, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Bowl First
SCO vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis
Nepal has been out of form in this tournament, losing all three games and struggling with both bat and ball. Scotland, on the other hand, have shown glimpses of brilliance and possess key match-winners in both batting and bowling. Considering recent form, head-to-head stats (12-2 in favor of Scotland), and favorable pitch conditions, Scotland are favorites in this SCO vs NEP today match prediction.
✅ Prediction: Scotland to Win
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❓FAQs
Scotland are favorites based on form, head-to-head, and bowling strength.
Scotland have dominated, winning 12 out of 14 encounters against Nepal.
The match starts at 7:00 PM local time on 17 February 2026.