Scotland vs Nepal Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 2026, 33rd Match

Scotland, led by Richie Berrington, are under some pressure. A narrow five-wicket loss to England dropped them to third in the table, and a win is essential to keep their Super 8 hopes alive. George Munsey, who missed the last game, is expected to return alongside Michael Jones at the top. Berrington anchors the middle order with Brandon McMullen and Tom Bruce, while Michael Leask and Matthew Cross provide late runs.

In the bowling, McMullen and Brad Currie will aim to hit early, and Leask, with 15 wickets in his last 10 games, is vital in the middle overs, supported by Brad Wheal, Mark Watt and Oliver Davidson.

Nepal, captained by Rohit Paudel, are out of the race for the Super 8 after three straight losses, the latest a nine-wicket defeat to the West Indies. The batting has been the main concern. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh must give them a start, with Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh building in the middle. Karan KC and Sompal Kami need to strike early, and Sandeep Lamichhane is the key middle-overs bowler, supported by Nandan Yadav.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Wankhede is typically a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and consistent pace, short boundaries and a quick outfield. The sea breeze can give the new ball brief swing, and spinners get limited help. In night games, dew often becomes a major factor and makes bowling second harder.

Weather

Warm and slightly humid conditions are expected at the evening start, at around 27–29 °C, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and minimal chance of rain. A gentle sea breeze may help swing bowlers early, and dew is likely to settle in later.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 170–185
• 2nd innings: 175–190

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