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NEP vs ITA Today Cricket Match Preview: Nepal performed well against England in their opening match of the ICC T20 WC 2026, but lost by 4 runs. Italy, on the other hand, played their first match against Scotland, where they were bowled out for 134 in reply to Scotland's 207. Both teams (NEP vs ITA) are part of Group C. Nepal is currently in fourth place, while Italy is in last place in the group. Both teams will need to win this match to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Nepal vs Italy Dream11 Prediction
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NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction: Sandeep Lamichhane will be the biggest "X-factor" in this match as the Italian batsmen don't have much experience playing world-class leg-spin. A high-scoring match is expected due to the short boundaries, so giving more space to top-order batsmen and batting all-rounders in your team would be a smart move. Nepal is the favorite to win, so it would be safe to take 6-7 of their players.
NEP vs ITA Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper: Aasif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam
- Batsmen: Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Justin Mosca
- All-rounders: Dipendra Singh Airee, JJ Smuts, Harry J Manenti
- Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Thomas Jack Draca
- Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
- Vice-Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal vs Italy Dream11 Winning Team: 1. Aasif Sheikh, 2. Lokesh Bam, 3. Rohit Kumar Paudel, 4. Kushal Bhurtel, 5. Justin Mosca, 6. Dipendra Singh Airee, 7. JJ Smuts, 8. Harry J Manenti, 9. Sandeep Lamichhane, 10. Karan KC, 11. Thomas Jack Draca.
Nepal vs Italy pitch report
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NEP vs ITA Pitch Report: The Wankhede Stadium pitch has always been a paradise for batsmen, with the red soil offering good bounce and pace. Nepal proved their batting form by scoring 180 runs against England in their last match, especially Dipendra Singh Airee and Rohit Paudel. Italy, on the other hand, look a bit vulnerable due to the injury (shoulder injury) of their captain Wayne Madsen, but they have seasoned players like JJ Smuts and Ben Manenti who can turn the game around.
Nepal vs Italy Player Form
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Nepal (NEP) - Player Form
Dipendra Singh Airee: In excellent form. His performance against England in the last match was outstanding. He holds the record for hitting a 9-ball 50 and 6 fours in an over, and Wankhede's short boundaries are perfect for him.
Sandeep Lamichhane: Nepal's best wicket-taker. In the last few matches, he has taken wickets in the middle overs. Italian batsmen will have a hard time understanding his mystery spin and googly.
Rohit Kumar Paudel: Known for playing a captain's knock. He builds the innings and doesn't throw wickets under pressure. Their current form is quite stable.
Kushal Bhurtel: Bats aggressively in the powerplay. If he can get through the first 3-4 overs, he can post a big total.
Lokesh Bam: Nepal's new finisher. He scored quickly against England's bowling attack in the last match, which will boost his confidence.
Italy (ITA) - Player Form
JJ Smuts: Having played for South Africa, this player has the most experience. He recently batted and bowled well against Ireland. He is the biggest pillar for Italy.
Harry J Manenti: Italy's stand-in captain (in Madsen's absence). His form is balanced in both batting and bowling. He has taken wickets in the death overs in previous matches.
Thomas Jack Draca: The heart of Italy's fast bowling attack. His pace and bounce can trouble Nepal's openers on the Wankhede pitch.
Justin Mosca: Has been scoring runs in the top order. If Italy needs a big total, his presence will be essential.
Ben Manenti: Harry's brother and a good spin-bowling all-rounder. His bowling is quite clever due to his Big Bash League experience.
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