England and Nepal are set to meet in the 5th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This contest is between one of the tournament favourites and an emerging Associate side eager to prove itself on the biggest stage.
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ENG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 5
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England arrive with a powerful squad led by Harry Brook, with an aggressive batting lineup featuring some of the best T20 batsman in the world like Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Tom Banton, all well suited to Wankhede’s flat surface and short boundaries, while the bowling unit includes the pace of Jofra Archer and the control of spinners like Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson.
Nepal, meanwhile, comes into the game after gaining momentum from a strong qualification campaign at the international level, relying on the leadership of Rohit Paudel along with the attacking intent of Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee. For this ENG vs NEP Dream11 team prediction, Jos Buttler and Phil Salt, who are the English openers, could be backed as captains of your Dream11 team. Both these players can earn a lot of fantasy points against the Nepal bowlers.
England vs Nepal Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Nepal, 5th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 8th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | England vs Nepal Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
ENG vs NEP Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | England | 58 Runs |
| Jacob Bethell | England | 4 Wickets |
| Aasif Sheikh | Nepal | 69 Runs |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Nepal | 4 Wickets |
ENG vs NEP Toss Prediction
England captain Harry Brook is expected to win the toss in the fifth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. As per our ENG vs NEP Dream11 prediction today match, Brook may prefer to field first at the Wankhede Stadium. A total of 13 T20 matches have been played at this ground so far, with teams chasing emerging victorious on seven occasions, compared to six wins for sides setting a target.
Record of Chasing Teams at Wankhede Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 53% |
ENG vs NEP Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Playing XI | Nepal Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Philip Salt | Rohit Paudel (c) |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Kushal Bhurtel |
| Jacob Bethell | Aasif Sheikh (wk) |
| Tom Banton | Dipendra Singh Airee |
| Harry Brook (C) | Lokesh Bam |
| Sam Curran | Aarif Sheikh |
| Will Jacks | Gulshan Jha |
| Liam Dawson | Nandan Yadav |
| Jofra Archer | Karan KC |
| Adil Rashid | Sandeep Lamichhane |
| Luke Wood | Lalit Rajbanshi |
ENG vs NEP Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Sam Curran and Aasif Sheikh |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jacob Bethell and Lalit Rajbanshi |
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ENG vs NEP Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Phil Salt and Jos Buttler |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Sam Curran and Dipendra Singh Airee |
Top Picks for ENG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | England | Batsman |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Nepal | Bowler |
Budget Picks for ENG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction
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| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler |
| Rohit Paudel | Nepal | Batsman |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: J Buttler, P Salt(c), Asif-Sheikh
- Batters: R Kumar-Paudel, J Bethell
- All-rounders: S Curran(vc), D Singh Airee, K Karan
- Bowlers: J Archer, A Rashid, S Lamichhane
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: J Buttler(c), P Salt
- Batters: H Brook, R Kumar-Paudel
- All-rounders: S Curran, D Singh Airee(vc), K Karan, K Bhurtel, L Dawson
- Bowlers: A Rashid, L Rajbanshi
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs NEP based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today (5th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| B Duckett | 8.0 |
| S Malla | 6.0 |
ENG vs NEP Weather & Pitch Report at Wankhede Stadium
| Temperature | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178 runs |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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