T20 World Cup Match #5: England vs Nepal Time, Scorecard & Playing 11
England enters the tournament as heavy favorites, led by Harry Brook for the first time in a major ICC event. Their squad is a blend of explosive power-hitters like Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, supported by the raw pace of Jofra Archer. Nepal, the rising underdogs, rely on their disciplined spin attack and the finishing prowess of Dipendra Singh Airee to create an upset.
| T20 World Cup Match # 5/55 |
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| Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 · 2:30 PM |
| England vs Nepal |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
Table of Contents
England vs Nepal Today Match Live Score
England and Nepal Players List Today Match
| England Playing 11 | Nepal Playing 11 |
| 1. Phil Salt | 1. Kushal Bhurtel |
| 2. Jos Buttler (WK) | 2. Aasif Sheikh (WK) |
| 3. Jacob Bethell | 3. Rohit Paudel (C) |
| 4. Tom Banton | 4. Aarif Sheikh |
| 5. Harry Brook (C) | 5. Sundeep Jora |
| 6. Sam Curran | 6. Dipendra Singh Airee |
| 7. Will Jacks | 7. Gulshan Jha |
| 8. Liam Dawson | 8. Karan KC |
| 9. Jofra Archer | 9. Sompal Kami |
| 10. Adil Rashid | 10. Sandeep Lamichhane |
| 11. Luke Wood | 11. Lalit Rajbanshi |
Match Umpires
| On Field Umpire | Leslie Reifer, Rod Tucker | West Indies, Australia |
| Third Umpires | Paul Reiffel | Austraia |
| Referee | Andy Pycroft | Zimbabwe |
England vs Nepal Head-to-Head Matches
This is a historic moment for cricket fans as England and Nepal have never faced each other in a T20 International. This match marks their first-ever meeting on the global stage, making it a “David vs. Goliath” encounter that Nepal hopes will define their tournament.
Weather and Pitch Condition (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Weather: Expect a hot and humid day in Mumbai with temperatures peaking at 35°C. Humidity will be high, and as the match progresses into the evening, dew is expected to become a massive factor, favoring the team batting second.
Pitch: The Wankhede track is traditionally a batter’s paradise with a high bounce. However, following yesterday’s India vs. USA match, spinners like Adil Rashid and Sandeep Lamichhane may find some surprising turn and grip.
Group C Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | Points | NRR |
| 1 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.450 |
| 2 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.450 |
FAQs
In India, the match is live on Star Sports and the JioHotstar app. In Nepal, fans can tune in via the Dialog Play app or local sports networks.
