In a critical Group C survival clash, Scotland and Nepal face off in Match 33 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Taking place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, this fixture is a high-stakes encounter for both nations. Scotland, who entered the tournament as a late replacement for Bangladesh, is looking to capitalize on their recent clinical form. Nepal, meanwhile, is desperate for redemption after a rollercoaster week that saw them push England to the brink followed by a shock upset loss to Italy. Catch every ball live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]]. Head-to-Head: A Growing Competitive Edge While these teams are relatively rare opponents in T20Is, their recent battles in other formats have been fierce. Nepal has historically been a thorn in Scotland's side in subcontinental and neutral conditions. April 2025 (T20I): Nepal won by 2 wickets (Sandeep Lamichhane 4/11). June 2025 (ODI): Scotland won by 2 runs (A last-ball heartbreaker for the Rhinos). Feb 17, 2026: This marks their first-ever meeting in a T20 World Cup. Team Form & Recent Results Scotland (W-L-W-L-W) The "Saltires" have proven they are far more than just a "replacement" side. Under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, they have displayed a balanced attack and a fearless batting order that thrives in high-scoring Mumbai conditions. Match 7: Defeated Italy by 73 runs (George Munsey 84). Match 2: Lost to West Indies by 35 runs (Feb 7, 2026). Nepal (L-L-W-W-W) The "Himalayan Heroes" are currently searching for consistency. After almost pulling off the upset of the century against England at this very venue, they suffered a demoralizing 10-wicket defeat to Italy on February 12, leaving their Super Eight hopes on thin ice. Last Match: Lost to Italy by 10 wickets (Bowled out for 123). Match 5: Lost to England by 4 runs (Dipendra Singh Airee 44, Rohit Paudel 39). Status: Nepal must win this match to keep their qualification dreams alive. Players in Focus George Munsey (Scotland): The "Reverse-Sweep King." Coming off a blistering 84 against Italy, his ability to target the short Wankhede boundaries in the powerplay is Scotland's biggest asset. Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal): The globe-trotting leg-spinner. After being neutralized by Italy's openers, he will be hunting for a comeback on a Mumbai track where he has historically found success in the IPL. Brandon McMullen (Scotland): The rising all-rounder. His ability to anchor the middle order and provide vital breakthroughs with the ball makes him the most versatile player in the Scottish camp. Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal): The world-ranked all-rounder. Known for his "X-Factor" hitting and disciplined off-spin, he remains the player Scotland will fear most in a tight finish.