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ENG vs NEP prediction [Source: @ICC/x.com]
England and Nepal are all set to lock horns in a historic first-ever T20I meeting in Match 5 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, February 8 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While England will be chasing a third T20 World Cup crown after their wins in 2010 and 2022, Nepal walk in with nothing to lose and plenty of confidence after impressive warm-up wins over UAE and Canada.
On paper, England look like heavyweights. But World Cups are known for curveballs. Nepal will be eager to punch above their weight and create a moment to remember.
ENG vs NEP: current form (last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| England | W, NR, W, W, W |
| Nepal | W, W, W, W, W |
ENG vs NEP: Key player battles
Phil Salt vs Karan KC
Phil Salt loves going hell for leather in the powerplay. If he gets going, England usually fly out of the blocks. But Karan KC has the knack of striking early with the new ball. His ability to move the ball and hit hard lengths could test Salt. If Karan draws first blood, Nepal will be right in the game. If Salt survives, bowlers might be in for a long evening.
Aasif Sheikh vs Jofra Archer
This battle could set the tone early. Aasif Sheikh is technically sound and likes to build an innings. But Jofra Archer with the new ball is a different beast. Raw pace, bounce and that late swing can trouble any batter. If Archer hits his rhythm, Nepal’s top order will have to dig deep and weather the storm.
Harry Brook vs Sandeep Lamichhane
Harry Brook loves taking on spinners and shifting gears quickly. Sandeep Lamichhane, though, is a master of deception. His variations and control make him a genuine wicket-taking threat. If Brook goes after him and succeeds, England could surge ahead. If Lamichhane wins this battle, Nepal might just pull things back.
ENG vs NEP top performers
Most runs for ENG vs NEP
This is the first meeting between the two sides. England’s overall T20I top scorer remains Jos Buttler. He has smashed 3,950 runs in 147 T20Is at a strike rate of 148.66 with 28 fifties and one hundred.
Most wickets for ENG vs NEP
With no previous meetings, here’s a look at the overall record. Adil Rashid is England’s leading wicket-taker for England in T20Is with 150 wickets in 137 matches at an economy of 7.44.
Most runs for NEP vs ENG
This will be Nepal’s first T20I against England. Nepal’s leading T20I run-scorer is Dipendra Singh Airee. He has scored 1,956 runs in 90 matches at a strike rate of 139.11 with 10 fifties and one hundred.
Most wickets for NEP vs ENG
Sandeep Lamichhane is Nepal’s top T20I wicket-taker. He has bagged 129 wickets in 67 matches at a superb economy of 6.01 with two five-wicket hauls.
ENG vs NEP toss prediction
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a batting heaven. Runs flow freely and short boundaries don’t help bowlers either. Out of 9 T20Is played here, teams chasing have won 5. Expect captains winning the toss to bowl first and back their batting to chase under lights.
ENG vs NEP 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 59/1
Final score: 200
ENG vs NEP 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay: 63/2
Final score: 201
ENG vs NEP top players prediction
ENG's top players prediction
Probable best batters
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook
Probable best bowlers
Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid
NEP’s top players prediction
Probable best batters
Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee
Probable best bowlers
Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami
Who will hit the most sixes in the ENG vs NEP Match 5?
Phil Salt
Who will hit the most fours in the ENG vs NEP Match 5?
Jos Buttler
ENG vs NEP Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 5?
England walk in as clear favourites. Their batting depth, experience and firepower make them a tough nut to crack. But Nepal have shown they can punch above their weight and won’t back down easily. If England’s top order fires, they should cruise. But if Nepal strike early and build pressure, things could get interesting. Still, expect England to have enough in the tank to seal the win and start their campaign on a strong note.
