ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal vs Italy - team analysis, strengths and weaknesses
Nepal vs Italy team analysis for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Explore both teams’ strengths, weaknesses, key players, and tactical outlook ahead of this important group stage clash.
Last Updated: 04.37 PM, Feb 10, 2026
Nepal will take on Italy in the 17th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on February 12. The match will start at 3 PM IST. Both teams will fight amongst each other in this match to stay alive in the tournament.
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Current scenarios of Nepal vs Italy
Nepal have lost their first game against England but the key takeaway from the game was that the margin was too less. They had almost beaten the experienced English side in the match but it was Sam Curran's outstanding bowling in the last over that helped them win the game. This will be a huge positive for the young players and they might convert that confidence in the upcoming games.
On the other hand, Italy, lost their first game against Scotland by 73 runs. They are currently at the last position since the NRR has dropped. Italy have a chance to win the upcoming games and try to qualify for the knockout stages.
Squad analysis - Nepal vs Italy
Both Nepal and Italy are comparitively new teams in the T20 World Cup 2026 playing on such a huge platform along with some big teams. If we look at Nepal's team, Rohit Paudel has been given the reponsilibilty of the squad. The side does lack the experience in the format but there are some talented batters and bowlers who are likely to improve throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, Italy too lack a lot of experience since they have just stepped into playing cricket on a global stage. Wayne Madsen is leading the team along with Marcus Campopiano, Ali Hasan, and other players around. They might not qualify for the knockouts since they have England and West Indies in their group but this will surely be a learning stage for them for the upcoming ICC events.
Squads
Nepal squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam
Italy Squad: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge Kalugamage, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca