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Nepal’s match against Italy will provide a clear insight into the best combination of players from both teams, who are still looking for their maiden victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. However, Italy will play without their most experienced campaigner, Wayne Madsen.
Nepal and Italy are expected to take part in the 17th match of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. This marks Italy’s only chance to get off to a good start as their next games come against the likes of England and West Indies.
Nepal vs Italy, Match 17 – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal vs Italy – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Opener: Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh
Nepal’s opener is a very important part of their batting order as they are also the most experienced batsmen in the team. Coming in next to the captain. 3. Both men are very experienced, and Asif also performed well in this competition.
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Middle-order batsmen: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Lokesh Bam, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha
Nepal’s middle order is the backbone of their batting order, with the captain leading from the front. Dipendra Singh Airee remains the team’s record-breaker and Lokesh Bam will be looking to revive his name after failing to chase down nine runs in the final over against England. However, both players have shown some firepower, while Arif Sheikh and Gulshan Jan are yet to fire in this tournament.
Bowlers: Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichane
One of the most crucial parts of their new attack is Karan KC, an experienced wicket-taker who is now likely to be joined by the experienced Sompal Kami who missed the first game. Sandeep Lamichane is their trickster and he is crucial in the middle overs, which is often called the most decisive phase of T20 matches.
Nepal team lineup: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav and Sandeep Lamichane.
Italy vs Nepal – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Opening remarks: Justin Mosca and Anthony Mosca
Italy have never lost a recognized starting line-up, the Mosca brothers, who have started for Italy for a long time since former captain Joe Burns was snubbed. Italy relied on them to get off to a good start in the match.
Middle order batsmen: JJ Smuts, Marcus Cam, Harry Manetti, Ben Manetti and Gin-Pierre Meade (WK)
The former comes from South Africa and is Italy’s best all-rounder in the shortest format. JJ Smuts is just one of Italy’s players in such dire circumstances and he will be supported by wicket-keeper batsman Marcus Campiano, who is likely to replace the injured skipper.
Harry and Benjamin Manetti remain the two all-rounders who are the two pillars of the Italian batting order and the last recognized batsman will be gloveman Gian Piero Meade.
Bowler: Grant Stewart, Thomas Draka, Ali Hassan and Krishan Kalugamachi
The main wicket-taking options in the Italian line-up include pacers Grant Stewart and Thomas Draka, while Krishan Kalugamachi is one of the best spinners who understands the conditions in the subcontinent and knows how to use them to his advantage.
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.
