England vs Nepal
LIVE Match 5 • T20 World Cup 2026 • Mumbai
Probable XI & Team News
England Update: The defending champions enter the Wankhede with a power-packed lineup. Captain Harry Brook has confirmed they will stick to their aggressive brand of cricket. With Jofra Archer fit and firing, their pace attack looks lethal on this surface.
Nepal Update: The Rhinos are ready for their biggest test. Rohit Paudel leads a side full of passion. Dipendra Singh Airee's all-round skills and the spin variations of their attack will be key if they want to restrict England on this high-scoring ground.
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Phil Salt
- Will Jacks
- Harry Brook (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Sam Curran
- Jamie Smith
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
- Reece Topley
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh (WK)
- Anil Sah
- Rohit Paudel (C)
- Kushal Malla
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Gulsan Jha
- Sompal Kami
- Karan KC
- Abinash Bohara
- Lalit Rajbanshi
Match Preview: England vs Nepal (Match 5)
It is the clash of champions against the challengers! England vs Nepal in Match 5 of the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to light up the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. England will look to assert dominance with their batting depth, while Nepal aims to showcase their fighting spirit on the global stage.
Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede pitch is a batter's paradise. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, and the boundaries are short. Expect a high-scoring game. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first to tackle the dew factor later in the evening.
Key Battles to Watch
- 🔥 Jofra Archer vs Kushal Bhurtel: Can the Nepali opener handle the extreme pace of Archer early on?
- 🏏 Liam Livingstone vs Dipendra Singh Airee: A battle of the heavy hitters and clever spin in the middle overs.
- 🌪️ Adil Rashid vs Rohit Paudel: The English leg-spinner will be the biggest threat to Nepal's middle order.
FAQs: England vs Nepal Live
Q: When does the England vs Nepal match start?
A: The match begins at 03:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) and 03:15 PM NPT (Nepal Time) on February 8, 2026.
Q: Where to watch ENG vs NEP Live Streaming?
A: You can watch the live streaming for free on the video player above. Official broadcasters include Star Sports (India), Sky Sports (UK), and ICC.tv (Global).
Q: Who is the favorite to win?
A: England starts as strong favorites due to their experience, but Nepal's unpredictability in T20 cricket makes them a dangerous underdog.