NEP vs ITA Match Prediction 17th Match, T20 World Cup 2026 – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks
NEP vs ITA Match Prediction 17th Match: Nepal (NEP) and Italy (ITA) are set to lock horns in the 17th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for Nepal vs Italy, you’re in the right place. The T20I clash will be played on Thursday, February 12, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.
NEP vs ITA Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | Nepal is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP), Ben Manenti (ITA) |
| Most Wickets | Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP), Ali Hasan (ITA) |
| Most SIX | Nepal to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Nepal to hit more 4s |
NEP vs ITA Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Nepal (NEP) Team Analysis
Nepal performed brilliantly in their first match of the tournament, although they lost the match to England by a narrow margin of four runs. In this match, Dipendra Singh Airee was the highest run getter, who scored 44, and Lokesh Bam added 39 off 20 balls. In the bowling, Dipendra Singh Airee and Nandan Yadav picked up two wickets each.
Nepal Team Strength Players:
Kushal Bhurtel provided a solid start, scoring 29 off 17 balls in the last outing.
Rohit Kumar Paudel is likely to come in at number three and has scored 39 runs off 34 balls.
Dipendra Singh Airee is a key all-rounder who smashed 44 runs and grabbed 2 wickets against England.
Lokesh Bam played a crucial inning and remained unbeaten at 39 in the last outing.
Nandan Yadav was impressed with the ball took 2 wickets for 25 in the previous encounter.
Also Read – NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction (17th Match, Group C), in Mumbai, Feb 12, 2026
Italy (ITA) Team Analysis
On the other hand, Italy lost the opening match against Scotland by 73 runs. In the match, Ben Manenti scored 52 off 31 balls, and Harry Manenti also added 37 off 25 balls. Ali Hasan, Grant Stewart, Thomas Jack Draca, and JJ Smuts picked up one wicket each.
Italy Team Strength Players:
Ben Manenti is a reliable middle-order batsman who delivered an excellent half-century in the opening match.
Anthony Mosca is a top-order batter who will be responsible to provide a quick start.
Harry Manenti played a helpful knock of 37 runs off 25 balls in the previous encounter.
JJ Smuts is a key all-rounder whose dual role provides Italy with both stability and flexibility.
Wayne Madsen is an experienced and vital cog in the Italy squad.
NEP vs ITA 17th Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | NEP vs ITA 17th Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, February 12, 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
Nepal vs Italy: Probable Playing 11
Nepal Probable XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Kumar Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, KC Karan, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla
Italy Probable XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, JJ Smuts, Wayne Madsen, Harry Manenti, Ben Manenti, Gian-Piero Meade (WK), Grant Stewart, Crishan Kalugamage, Ali Hasan, Thomas Jack Draca
Nepal vs Italy Match: Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Nepal today?
Dipendra Singh Airee is our pick to top-score for Nepal.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dipendra Singh Airee | 1 | 1 | – | 44 | 44 | 44.00 | 29 | 151.72 | – | – | 1 | 6 |
| 2. Lokesh Bam | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 39 | – | 20 | 195.00 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| 3. Rohit Kumar Paudel | 1 | 1 | – | 39 | 39 | 39.00 | 34 | 114.71 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Italy today?
Ben Manenti is our pick to top-score for Italy.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Manenti | 1 | 1 | – | 52 | 52 | 52.00 | 31 | 167.74 | – | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2. Harry Manenti | 1 | 1 | – | 37 | 37 | 37.00 | 25 | 148.00 | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| 3. JJ Smuts | 1 | 1 | – | 22 | 22 | 22.00 | 11 | 200.00 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Nepal in the match?
Pick: Dipendra Singh Airee to take the most wickets for Nepal.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Dipendra Singh Airee | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 2/23 | 11.50 | 7.67 | 9.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Nandan Yadav | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 2/25 | 12.50 | 8.33 | 9.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Sandeep Lamichhane | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 1/25 | 25.00 | 6.25 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Italy in the match?
Pick: Ali Hasan to take the most wickets for Italy.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ali Hasan | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 1/21 | 21.00 | 5.25 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. JJ Smuts | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 1/38 | 38.00 | 9.50 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Grant Stewart | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 | 1 | 1/44 | 44.00 | 11.00 | 24.00 | – | – | – |
Nepal vs Italy: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect Nepal to hit more sixes in this match
Nepal vs Italy, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Nepal to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s NEP vs ITA 17th Match?
NEP has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Kumar Paudel are in fine form, which is another good sign for NEP.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing Nepal 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.