Get the best ENG vs NEP match 5 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 5th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with England vs Nepal.
ENG vs NEP Preview Match 5 Dream11 Prediction
Wankhede Stadium hosts another massive T20 World Cup 2026 clash today on February 8! England face Nepal in Group C Match 5. Two-time champions versus tournament debutants – classic David versus Goliath honestly!
Harry Brook leads England’s quest for their third World Cup crown. Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, and Sam Curran bring serious firepower tonight. They want a commanding start to their campaign desperately.
Nepal topped the Asia-EAP Regional Qualifier Super Six stage brilliantly. This marks their third World Cup appearance ever surprisingly.
Captain Rohit Paudel dreams of breaking new ground by reaching knockouts. Tonight’s ENG vs NEP battle tests Nepal’s big-stage credentials completely.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Wankhede last witnessed T20 World Cup 2026 action back in 2016. Today’s pitch report promises another batting paradise at this iconic venue. England’s explosive lineup will likely pummel Nepal’s bowlers relentlessly tonight.
The surface traditionally loves batsmen throughout Mumbai cricket history. Evening timing means dew won’t trouble teams much fortunately. Batters should enjoy perfect stroke-making conditions here. Weather looks excellent with minimal rain chances expected.
England vs Nepal Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 0
England: 0
Nepal: 0
This is the first-ever encounter between these teams.
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
England (ENG) Playing XI
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook(c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
Nepal (NEP) Playing XI
Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane
ENG vs NEP Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (c), Aasif Sheikh
Batsmen: Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (vc), Rohit Paudel
All-rounders: Sam Curran, Dipendra Singh Airee
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Sandeep Lamichhane
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Jos Buttler is the top pick for today.
- Harry Brook is the perfect captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
England vs Nepal Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Jamie Overton is missing from the team report’s Playing XI.
- Ben Duckett will not feature in this battle.
This ENG vs NEP match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests ENG have 77% chances to win and 23% for NEP.
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