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Rohit Paudel-led Nepal missed out on a historic win against England in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup opener; however, they looked better than the two-time champions in many aspects. Italy, on the other hand, made their World Cup debut but lost to European rivals Scotland.
NEP’s match against ITA will be the second match for both teams, who are still looking for their first win of this World Cup. With the likes of England and West Indies already in the group, and Scotland joining as Bangladesh’s replacements, the group seems too competitive by the standards of these two weak teams.
This article includes match predictions for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Italy vs Nepal match, possible players for both teams, the impact of the toss, and head-to-head records.
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NEP vs ITA Match Prediction: Who Will Win Match 17 of ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
Competition details:
match: Nepal vs Italy
date: February 12, 2026
time: 3:00 PM (US Standard Time)
Place: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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NEP vs ITA match predictions, head to head records
Two minnows from two different parts of the world, Nepal from the Asian subcontinent and Italy, a Mediterranean country from Europe, have never faced each other in international cricket and will clash for the first time at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
NEP and ITA Promotion Report and Conditions
The Wankhede Stadium is often hailed as one of the best batting grounds in India. Additionally, the pitch offers a fast outfield and some fair bounce, which allows the batsmen to land comfortably on top of the ball.
NEP vs ITA weather forecast
Temperatures are expected to be hot; however, humidity is lower this time of year; therefore, players will not feel like conditions are incomplete. No rain is expected in the forecast; however, sunshine and cloud cover will also affect course conditions.
NEP vs ITA T20 World Cup possible lineup:
Nepal team lineup: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichane.
Italy eleven: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts (center), Marcus Campopiano, Harry Manetti, Ben Manetti, Gian-Pierro Meade (WK), Grant Stewart, Thomas Draka, Ali Hassan and Krishan Kalugamachi.
Throwing impact
The toss always makes an impact at the Wankhede Stadium. Wankhead has always been a proponent of the chase, where teams that win the toss often opt to field first in order to gain some control before they can dominate the innings.
form and fitness
Nepal players are in good form and even Sopal Kami, who missed the last match, may return soon. However, Italy’s captain Wayne Madsen is in trouble as he misses the game with a serious shoulder injury.
NEP vs ITA Score Prediction
Wankhede is a high-scoring track; however, it can be expected that if Nepal attacks first, the total score will be close to 160 points, while if Italy attacks first, the score may be reduced, so the score will be around 140.
NEP vs ITA: Players Make Predictions
Italy’s main players: Justin Mosca, JJ Smuts, Harry Mananti and Krishan Kalugamachi
Main players of Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lokesh Bam and Sandeep Lamichane.
NEP vs ITA: Best batsman predictions
ENG – Justin Mosca or Harry Manetti
NEP – Kushal Bhurtel or Dipendra Singh Airee
NEP vs ITA: Best bowler predictions
ITA-Grant Stewart or Krishan Kalugamachi
NEP – Karan KC or Sandeep Ramichaan.
Conclusion: NEP vs ITA Who will win in T20 World Cup?
Nepal had never played Italy and their rivals had never met on the subcontinent before being crushed by Scotland. Going into the second game, Italy will be going all out and Nepal will leave no stone unturned to win another victory after narrowly defeating England. Nepal is the most popular.
