England will begin their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Nepal in a Group C match scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will be broadcast live on television and streamed online.
Match details
The England vs Nepal Group C fixture will be played on Sunday, February 8, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 pm IST, with the toss set for 2:30 pm IST.
England leadership and recent results
England will be led by captain Harry Brook in the tournament. The team enters the competition after registering a 3-0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka in a T20 International series.
Venue conditions
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is generally considered favorable for batting. Fast bowlers may find limited swing in the early overs, while batting conditions are expected to ease as the match progresses. Dew could play a role during the second innings.
Nepal preparation
Nepal, captained by Rohit Paudel, comes into the match after recording victories against the UAE and Canada in warm-up matches.
Broadcast and live streaming
In India, the England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match will be available for live streaming on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
England squad
England’s squad includes Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, and Luke Wood.
Nepal squad
Nepal’s squad includes Rohit Paudel (captain), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sandeep Jora, Arif Sheikh, Basir Ahmad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, and Lokesh Bam.
