England and Nepal will meet in the fifth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, February 8. England has a powerful batting lineup and strong bowling, aiming to start the tournament with a win.
England
England is a leading contender in the 2026 T20 World Cup after recently completing a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the T20I series. They have retained most of their squad for this tournament. Harry Brook will captain the team, which is well-equipped to reach the knockout stages. Their batting has been impressive lately, and their bowlers are in excellent form, with Adil Rashid heading the spin attack alongside Liam Dawson.
Nepal
This will be Nepal’s third T20 World Cup appearance. Although they are still developing as a team, they have shown the ability to compete with larger sides. Under captain Rohit Paudel, Nepal aims to show improvement. Key players include Aasif Sheikh and Kushal Bhurtel in batting, while Sandeep Lamichhane is vital for their bowling.
ENG vs NEP Match Details
| ENG vs NEP T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | England vs Nepal 5th T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Sunday, February 8; 2:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
ENG vs NEP T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is typically favorable for batting. It tends to support high scores in T20 matches due to its good pace and bounce. Short boundaries also contribute to scoring. Pacers might find movement early, while spinners could see some grip during the middle overs. The average first innings total here is around 170-180.
ENG vs NEP T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is expected to be humid and pleasant, with no rain forecasted during the match. Being an evening game, temperatures will likely range from 21-25 °C under mostly clear skies.
ENG vs NEP Head-to-Head Records
- This will be the first match between these two teams.
ENG vs NEP Probable XI
- England: Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Luke Wood.
- 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.
Players To Watch Out For in the ENG vs NEP Match
- Phil Salt | ENG: Phil Salt is a key attacking batter in the England squad, known for his aggressive style. He has scored 1587 runs in 48 innings, including four centuries, making him one to watch in this format.
- Sandeep Lamichhane | NEP: The 25-year-old spinner is among Nepal’s best players. With 129 wickets in 68 T20I matches and a bowling average of 12.15, he can be a game-changer for his team.
ENG vs NEP Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 4 T20 matches played at this venue, the team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first in 3 matches, opting to bat first only once.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- Out of 9 T20I matches played here, teams batting first have won 4, while those bowling first have won 5.
ENG vs NEP Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: ENG (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 35-40
- NEP Total: 140-150
- Match Winner: England
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: NEP (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-45
- ENG Total: 170-180
- Match Winner: England
Who will win today’s ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup match?
Based on current performance, England is favored to win. They have a strong squad and experienced players. Nepal, while having a good team, may struggle due to their limited experience against top-level competition.
