The 2026 T20 World Cup match between Nepal and Italy will take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, February 12, which marks the 17th match of the tournament. The Nepal team led by Rohit Paudel almost achieved a remarkable victory against England during their first match of the tournament.
The Asian team managed to reach 180 runs with six wickets remaining after they fought hard to chase down 185 runs. Sam Curran successfully maintained his composure during the critical last over by blocking Nepal from achieving their first-ever win with his 10-run protection.
Italy experienced a challenging first match in the T20 World Cup against Scotland. The Azzurri suffered an early blow when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his shoulder and left the field within the first four overs. Scotland took advantage of the interruption by scoring 207 runs with four wickets lost before they dismissed Italy for 134, which gave Scotland an easy 73-run win. Ben Manenti demonstrated his batting talent while Ali Hasan showed his bowling skills, which resulted in positive outcomes for Italy despite their major loss.
Head-to-Head Record in T20s
NEP vs ITA: Match Details
| Match | Nepal vs Italy, Match 17, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, February 12, 3:00 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
The first game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing T20 World Cup was played between India and the USA. The match took place at night when bowlers benefited from swing conditions during the initial period. The match will take place during the day which will create difficulties for bowlers during the middle overs. Thursday matches between these teams will result in a high-scoring matchup.
Team Analysis
Nepal Strengths: Strong batting lineup with players like Rohit Paudel, who led the team with a solid performance against England, and Kushal Bhurtel, who can handle pressure situations. Nepal’s ability to adapt to different conditions and their experience in big tournaments make them a formidable opponent. Their spinners, including Sandeep Lamichhane, can trouble opponents and provide crucial breaks.
Nepal Weaknesses: Need to manage power play overs effectively and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their bowling lineup needs to click against strong batting teams, and they’ll need to address their inconsistency in the death overs.
Italy Strengths: Skilled players like Ben Manenti, who demonstrated batting talent against Scotland, and Ali Hasan, who showed bowling skills. Italy’s ability to adapt to conditions will be crucial in this match, and their young players can bring energy and enthusiasm to the game.
Italy Weaknesses: Lack of experience against top-tier teams and inconsistent performance in big matches. Italy’s batting lineup needs to fire consistently against strong bowling attacks, and their bowlers need to manage pressure situations effectively. The absence of captain Wayne Madsen, who dislocated his shoulder, will be a significant blow to their campaign.
NEP vs ITA: Predicted Playing XIs
Nepal:
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla.
Italy:
Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Zain Ali, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (WK), Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan.
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