Nepal won the toss and opted to bowl first against Scotland in Match 33 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are already out of contention for the Super 8 and are playing for pride. The West Indies and England have already secured spots in the next stage with six points each from three victories.
In terms of team changes, Nepal brought in Sundeep Jora in place of Karan K.C., while Scotland stuck with the same lineup. Nepal’s captain, Rohit Paudel, expressed satisfaction at winning the toss for the first time in the tournament. He explained that the decision to bowl first was to allow their bowlers to take advantage of the early help from the pitch.
Rohit Paudel emphasized the importance of making the most of the initial overs due to the challenging conditions. Scotland’s captain, Richie Berrington, mentioned that he would have also chosen to bowl first. He acknowledged the need to adapt quickly to the pitch conditions, highlighting their previous good performances.
