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England vs Nepal, ICC WCT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
ENG vs NEP Win Probability
Toss Winner - England won the toss and choose to bat first
England Won by 4 runs
England aim strong start to the World Cup campaign against confident Nepal
- Nepal Qualified for the T20 World after winning all the group and super six games in the Asia & EAP Qualifier.
- England (Ranked 3rd in ICC T20I Rankings) come into the world cup after series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka.
- Phil Salt has been England’s standout batter in recent T20s, scoring 394 runs in 9 matches at an average of 56.29 and a strike rate of 173.56.
We predict that England will defeat Nepal.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 33.2°C|Overcast |
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ENG vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis
England take on Nepal in the 5th match of Group C at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Sunday, February 8, with the game set to begin at 3:00 PM IST. This fixture is part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a tournament that brings together top T20 teams on the global stage.
The T20 World Cup has just gotten underway, and this will be the opening match for both teams in Group C. England enter the tournament as one of the favourites, ranked third in the ICC T20I rankings, and arrive with confidence after recent series wins against New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Nepal, meanwhile, earned their World Cup berth in emphatic fashion, winning all their group and Super Six matches in the Asia & EAP Qualifier.
With England looking to assert early dominance and Nepal eager to test themselves against elite opposition, this contest promises intrigue as experience meets ambition on a big World Cup stage.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
ENG
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ENG
189/5 in 20.0 9.45
ENG vs SL 2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets (D/L) method173/4 in 16.4 10.38
133/10 in 16.2 8.14
ENG vs SL 2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (D/L) method125/4 in 15.0 8.33
154/8 in 20.0 7.7
IRE vs ENG 2025
England won by 6 wickets
155/4 in 17.1 9.03
NEP
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NEP
148/3 in 17.0 8.71
ICCWCWARMUP
Nepal beat United Arab Emirates by 7 wickets145/6 in 20.0 7.25
144/9 in 20.0 7.2
MTET20S
Pakistan Shaheens won by 1 run
143/7 in 16.0 8.94
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TEAMS PREVIEW
England Preview
England enter this opening game ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, playing in Indian conditions at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. This will be the first ever T20I game between the two sides. As one of the pre-tournament favourites, England arrive with momentum and expectation, backed by their strong recent form and elite T20 pedigree. Ranked third in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings, England are widely viewed as one of the most complete sides in the competition.
In the lead-up to this World Cup, England enjoyed a productive run in bilateral cricket. They secured a T20I series win against Sri Lanka away from home, winning all three matches in Pallekele, including two rain-affected DLS victories and a 12-run win in the final game. Their recent series success against New Zealand further underlined their ability to handle high-quality opposition across conditions.
Individually, Phil Salt has been England’s standout batter, scoring 394 runs in 9 matches at an average of 56.29 and a strike rate of 173.56, providing explosive starts. Jos Buttler has added 250 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 177.3. With the ball, Adil Rashid has taken 15 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 7.93, while Liam Dawson has claimed 11 wickets in 8 games, maintaining an economy of 8.48.
England have had a mixed history at Wankhede stadium with 2 wins and 2 losses at this venue including the heartbreaking loss in the 2016 World Cup Final. Overall, England enter this match as clear favourites under the leadership of Harry Brooks, with superior depth, form, and big-match experience, and will be confident of starting their World Cup campaign with a commanding performance against associate cricketing nation Nepal.
Key players: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid, Sam Curran
ENG Over/Under Betting Tips
Jos Butler Total Runs Over 30.5 1.85
Jos Buttler had a decent series against Sri Lanka, posting scores of 25, 39, and 17. However, there is a catch: Buttler loves batting at Wankhede Stadium. On most occasions when he plays there, he goes on to score a half-century. He has scored 869 runs in 29 matches, averaging 33.15 at the venue. Given his current form, we back him to score over 30 runs in today's match against Nepal.
Phil Salt Total Runs Over 26.5 1.85
Phil Salt has scores of 1, 46, 85, 3 and 29 in the last five T20I matches played. In his career, Salt scored 1587 runs in 52 matches, averaging 37.79. On a two paced surface at Wankhede surface as seen from yesterday's match, Salt might take his time to get set and then tee off against the Nepali bowlers.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
England Actual Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid
Nepal Preview
Nepal enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with confidence built on an exceptional qualification campaign. The associate nation booked their World Cup berth by winning all matches across the group stage and Super Six rounds of the Asia & EAP Qualifier. Their unbeaten run underlined Nepal’s growing maturity and consistency in T20 cricket.
In the Super Six stage in the qualifiers, Nepal registered commanding victories against Japan, Samoa, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. Highlights included a 124-run win over Samoa, a comprehensive 38-run victory against Oman, and a tense one-run win over the UAE, showcasing their ability to dominate as well as grind out close contests. This flawless qualification run has firmly established Nepal as one of the strongest associate sides heading into the World Cup.
Batting-wise, Aasif Sheikh has been the backbone at the top, scoring 280 runs in 9 matches at an average of 35 and a strike rate of 135.92, providing stability and intent. Kushal Bhurtel adds firepower, with 258 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 114.66, capable of shifting momentum in the powerplay. In the bowling department, Nepal rely heavily on their world-class spin duo. Sandeep Lamichhane has picked up 13 wickets in 7 matches at an excellent economy of 5.32, while Lalit Rajbanshi has chipped in with 8 wickets in 7 games.
This will be Nepal’s first-ever T20I meeting with England, and their first match at this iconic venue. While they enter as underdogs, their recent form, and confidence give them the tools to challenge stronger opponents. Nepal will look to carry their qualifier momentum into the World Cup and make an early statement.
Key Players: Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
NEP Over/Under Betting Tips
Rohit Paudel Total Runs Over 16.5 1.85
The captain of Nepal, Rohit Paudel scored 327 runs in 17 matches last season averaging 25.15. He is one of the most consistent run-scorers batting in the middle order and a reliable batter for his side. We back, Paudel to make an impact with the bat and predict his score to be over 16 runs in today's match against England.
Nepal Predicted Playing XI:
Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Sompal Kami
Nepal Actual Playing XI:
Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Aasif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sher Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Mumbai on match day is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures ranging between 24 °C and 33 °C. Evening conditions will bring some dew, which could aid chasing teams. Rain is unlikely, with clear skies forecast. Overall, conditions favour batting later in the game.
ENG vs NEP Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is traditionally a batting-friendly venue, especially in white-ball cricket allowing stroke-makers to play through the line. The average first-innings score in T20s here is around 180. However, if England bat first, given their power-packed top order and quality of the opposition, a 200-plus total cannot be ruled out on this surface.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
England to win the coin toss 1.90
We back England to win the coin toss in match 5 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 against Nepal at Wankhede Stadium.
Toss: To Bowl
At Wankhede since 2012, teams bowling first have won 5 of 9 matches, compared to 4 wins for sides batting first. The margin is slim, but chasing has slightly been preferred especially because of the dew in the evening. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first here.
ENG vs NEP
Winning Prediction
England enter this contest with a clear upper hand based on squad depth, recent form, and overall T20 pedigree. Ranked among the top teams globally, they carry strong momentum from recent series wins and boast superior batting firepower and bowling variety. Nepal, despite qualifying impressively by winning all their Asia & EAP Qualifier matches, face a steep jump in quality at this stage. England are clear favorites heading into this game.
We predict that England will defeat Nepal.
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