ENG vs NEP Match Prediction, 5th Match, Group C – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | T20 World Cup 2026
ENG vs NEP Match Prediction 5th Match: England (ENG) and Nepal (NEP) are set to lock horns in the 5th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for England vs Nepal, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Sunday, February 8, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.
ENG vs NEP 5th Match Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | England is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Jos Buttler (ENG), Aasif Sheikh (NEP) |
| Most Wickets | Jofra Archer (ENG), Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) |
| Most SIX | ENG to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | ENG to hit more 4s |
ENG vs NEP 5th Match Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
England (ENG) Team Analysis
England is looking pretty good, winning all their last five matches in a row. They head into this mega event after winning a recent T20I series against Sri Lanka by 3-0. Harry Brook will lead the team for this tournament, supported by experienced Jos Buttler, Phil Salt and Jofra Archer.
They are keen to carry forward their winning momentum.
England Team Strength Players:
Phil Salt is a right-handed top-order batter who adopts an aggressive approach as soon as they come onto the pitch.
Jos Buttler leaves a distinct mark on the team he plays with, and he has earned a distinguished reputation for himself.
Harry Brook is an emerging talent hailing from England who steadied the innings in the middle.
Sam Curran’s presence brings balance to the team; he contributes well in both batting and bowling.
Jofra Archer is one of England’s best bowlers, capable of taking wickets when needed.
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Nepal (NEP) Team Analysis
Nepal is an emerging team in the world of cricket, and they have consistently won their last five matches, showcasing their talent. The team will be led by Rohit Kumar Paudel, along with Aasif Sheikh and Sandeep Lamichhane. They would like to replicate their recent past fortunes.
Nepal Team Strength Players:
Aasif Sheikh has delivered an excellent half-century in the warm-up match against Canada.
Sandeep Lamichhane could be quite effective against the English batsmen. He grabbed 4 wickets in two warm-up matches
Rohit Kumar Paudel is a talented batting all-rounder and the next star of Nepalese cricket.
Dipendra Singh Airee is a key all-rounder and the most vital cog in the NEP squad.
Karan KC is an explosive all-rounder who is known for his hard hitting.
ENG vs NEP 5th Match Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | ENG vs NEP 5th Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, February 8, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
England vs Nepal: Probable Playing 11
England Probable XI:
Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (c), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
Nepal Probable XI:
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Sundeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sher Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Nandan Yadav/Sompal Kami
England vs Nepal 5th Match, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for England today?
Jos Buttler is our pick to top-score for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tom Banton | 3 | 3 | 1 | 90 | 54 | 45.00 | 55 | 163.64 | – | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 2. Jos Buttler | 3 | 3 | – | 81 | 39 | 27.00 | 60 | 135.00 | – | – | 1 | 12 |
| 3. Sam Curran | 3 | 3 | 2 | 79 | 58 | 79.00 | 63 | 125.40 | – | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 4. Harry Brook | 3 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 36 | 28.00 | 33 | 169.70 | – | – | 4 | 4 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Nepal today?
Aasif Sheikh is our pick to top-score for Nepal.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Aarif Sheikh | 15 | 14 | 1 | 463 | 84 | 35.62 | 656 | 70.58 | – | 3 | 7 | 37 |
| 2. Rohit Kumar Paudel | 19 | 17 | – | 431 | 109 | 25.35 | 602 | 71.59 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| 3. Aasif Sheikh | 18 | 18 | 2 | 409 | 58 | 25.56 | 522 | 78.35 | – | 3 | 5 | 53 |
| 4. Bhim Sharki | 15 | 14 | – | 385 | 73 | 27.50 | 586 | 65.70 | – | 1 | 2 | 36 |
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Pick: Jofra Archer to take the most wickets for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Adil Rashid | 3 | 3 | 12 | 69 | 5 | 3/19 | 13.80 | 5.75 | 14.40 | – | – | – |
| 2. Jacob Bethell | 3 | 1 | 3.3 | 11 | 4 | 4/11 | 2.75 | 3.14 | 5.25 | 1 | – | – |
| 3. Will Jacks | 3 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 4 | 3/14 | 9.50 | 4.75 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 4. Liam Dawson | 3 | 3 | 12 | 88 | 4 | 2/31 | 22.00 | 7.33 | 18.00 | – | – | – |
| 5. Sam Curran | 3 | 3 | 6 | 78 | 3 | 3/38 | 26.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 6. Jofra Archer | 2 | 2 | 7 | 64 | 2 | 2/42 | 32.00 | 9.14 | 21.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Nepal in the match?
Pick: Sandeep Lamichhane to take the most wickets for Nepal.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandeep Lamichhane | 15 | 14 | 138 | 668 | 23 | 3/39 | 29.04 | 4.84 | 36.00 | – | – | 5 |
| 2. Sompal Kami | 15 | 14 | 105.2 | 605 | 18 | 3/32 | 33.61 | 5.74 | 35.11 | – | – | 6 |
| 3. KC Karan | 17 | 17 | 123 | 598 | 17 | 3/58 | 35.18 | 4.86 | 43.41 | – | – | 11 |
| 4. Lalit Rajbanshi | 16 | 15 | 130.3 | 550 | 16 | 2/20 | 34.38 | 4.21 | 48.94 | – | – | 6 |
England vs Nepal: Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect ENG to hit more sixes in this match
England vs Nepal, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect ENG to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s ENG vs NEP 5th Match?
ENG has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, England has dominated Nepal in the last 10 matches.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing ENG to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
