England vs Nepal – 5th Match Group C
The 5th match of Group C in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 will see England take on Nepal on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT).
England enter this contest with a powerful and experienced squad. Their batting lineup is led by Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, providing a solid top order and explosive middle-order firepower. Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, and Sam Curran add all-round depth and aggression.
In the bowling department, England boast a world-class attack featuring Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, offering both lethal pace and high-quality spin options perfectly suited to the conditions.
Nepal come into this match with a competitive and spirited unit. Their batting unit includes Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, providing strong partnerships and middle-order acceleration. Aarif Sheikh and Lokesh Bam add depth and aggression.
Nepal’s bowling attack is led by Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Basir Ahamad, providing a good mix of pace and spin to challenge any batting lineup.
The Wankhede Stadium pitch in Mumbai typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers with some seam movement, while spinners get significant grip and turn as the match progresses on a dry surface. In afternoon games, dew is usually minimal, allowing bowlers to maintain control throughout. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 170–190 is generally considered competitive at this venue in T20Is.
Expert Prediction: England have 78% chance and Nepal have 22% winning chance.
Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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