In a crucial match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match, Italy will face Nepal on February 12. Italy suffered a defeat in the previous match against Scotland after they conceded a total of more than 200 runs. Despite the brilliance of Manenti brothers, they fell short in the chase. Wayne Madsen, the captain of Italy, was injured in the last game and it is uncertain if he is fit for the upcoming match.
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NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 17

On the other hand, Nepal almost pulled off a terrific win against England. Chasing a target of more than 180, the Himalayan nation fell short of just four runs. While they will be disappointed with the result, it was visible that they are capable of competing against stronger teams. They will be hoping to get a win in this match against a weaker opposition.
Ben Manenti is a quality all-rounder who will bat in the middle order and also bowl off-spin. He scored a half-century in the previous match against Scotland and has been in good form. Dipendra Singh Airee was outstanding in the previous match, scoring 44 runs while also picking up two wickets. In the NEP vs ITA Dream11 team prediction, the captaincy role is going to be the perfect fit for both of these players.
Nepal vs Italy Match Details

| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs Italy, 17th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium |
| City | Mumbai |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 12th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | NEP vs ITA T20 World Cup |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
NEP vs ITA Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Nepal | 44 Runs |
| Nandan Yadav | Nepal | 2 Wickets |
| Ben Manenti | Italy | 52 Runs |
| Grant Stewart | Italy | 1 Wicket |
NEP vs ITA Toss Prediction
The captain who wins the toss might opt to bowl first at Wankhede Stadium, one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, given the previous results. The surface helps the fast bowlers in the first innings but gets better as the match progresses. Nepal captain Rohit Paudel is likely to win the toss and bowl first in this game, according to the NEP vs ITA Dream11 prediction today match
Record of Chasing Teams at Wankhede Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 55% |
NEP vs ITA Probable Playing 11
| Nepal Playing XI | Italy Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | Justin Mosca |
| Aasif Sheikh (wk) | Anthony Mosca |
| Rohit Paudel (C) | JJ Smuts |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Wayne Madsen (C) |
| Aarif Sheikh | Harry Manenti |
| Lokesh Bam | Ben Manenti |
| Gulsan Jha | Gian Meade (wk) |
| Karan KC | Grant Stewart |
| Nandan Yadav | Crishan Kalugamage |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | Ali Hasan |
| Sher Malla | Thomas Draca |
NEP vs ITA Top Run scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Dipendra Singh Airee and JJ Smuts |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Sandeep Lamichhane and Ben Manenti |
NEP vs ITA Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Dipendra Singh Airee and Ben Manenti |
| Vice-Captain | JJ Smuts and Kushal Bhurtel |
Top Picks for NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel | Nepal | Batsman |
| Nandan Yadav | Nepal | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Mosca | Italy | Batsman |
| Ali Hasan | Italy | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: L Bam
Batters: R Kumar, A Joseph
All-rounders: J Smuts, K Bhurtel, D Singh Airee, G Stewart, H J Manenti
Bowlers: S Lamichhane, N Yadav, B Manenti

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: A Sheikh
Batters: A Sheikh, J Mosca
All-rounders: J Smuts, K Bhurtel, D Singh Airee, G Stewart, H J Manenti
Bowlers: S Lamichhane, S Malla, B Manenti

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for AUS vs IRE match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NEP vs ITA Dream11 Prediction Today (17th Match) ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| G Meade | 7.5 |
| S Jora | 7.5 |
NEP vs ITA Weather & Pitch Report at Wankhede Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30°C |
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 180 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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