SCO vs NEP: The 33rd match of the T20 World Cup 2026 is expected to be an interesting one as Scotland and Nepal will clash with each other at the historic Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, February 17. The SCO vs NEP match is of utmost importance to both teams as they are looking to end their group stage campaign on a positive note.
SCO vs NEP: Match Information
Match: SCO vs NEP, Match 33, T20 World Cup 2026
Date & Time (IST): Tuesday, February 17, 7:00 PM
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels
Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
SCO vs NEP: Team Form & Tournament Journey
Scotland’s Campaign So Far
Under the leadership of Richie Berrington, Scotland has experienced a mixed run in the tournament so far:
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Lost to West Indies by 35 runs
Won against Italy by 73 runs
Lost to England by five wickets
Scotland is more than likely to be outside of playoff contention; however, they still might have a minuscule chance if some of the other results fall their way. The current match between the SCO and NEP will give the Scots the opportunity to build a positive finish to this year’s league stage.
Nepal’s Performance in T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, had some bright moments in the tournament so far:
Close four-run defeat to England
10-wicket loss to Italy
Nine-wicket loss to West Indies
Though they have some bright sparks in their team, Nepali cricket has been struggling with consistency. They would look to get back on track and register a morale-boosting victory in the SCO vs NEP match.
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report – SCO vs NEP
The nature of the Wankhede Stadium pitch has been different from what is expected in high-scoring IPL matches.
Average first innings score: Approximately 160
Matches won batting first: 3
Matches won chasing: 2
The pitch at Wankhede Stadium has provided assistance to bowlers and batsmen alike. Batsmen will need to remain at the crease for a period of time before accelerating their scoring. In the upcoming SCO vs NEP match, whoever wins the toss may choose to bat first to increase their run totals.
SCO vs NEP Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches Played: 3
Scotland Wins: 2
Nepal Wins: 1
First Meeting: November 18, 2013 (Scotland won)
Last Meeting: June 20, 2025 (Scotland won)
Historically, Scotland have had the upper hand heading into the SCO vs NEP contest.
SCO vs NEP Predicted Playing XIs
Scotland Probable XI
George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie.
Nepal Probable XI
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
SCO vs NEP: Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter – George Munsey
George Munsey will be an important part of Scotland’s top order. The aggressive left-handed batsman has already scored an impressive 84 off 54 deliveries in the tournament and has the potential to snatch the match away in the powerplay.
Likely Best Bowler – Brad Currie
Brad Currie has been the best bowler for Scotland so far. The left-arm pacer has taken four wickets in three matches with an average of 14 and a strike rate of 6.22. His capability to take wickets in the powerplay makes him an essential part of the SCO vs NEP match.
SCO vs NEP Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Scotland appears to be the somewhat superior team when considering current form, overall balance of team, and historical performance as it relates to head-to-head matchups. Nepal has shown to be a very combative team, but they have typically had much difficulty with more highly-regarded bowling attacks.
Prediction: Scotland have a slight advantage in the SCO vs NEP match, but if the Nepalese openers click, an upset result is not to be ruled out.
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