Two associate nations with inspiring growth stories collide at the Wankhede Stadium today as Nepal face Italy in a crucial Group C encounter. Nepal arrived with confidence after nearly pulling off a stunning upset against England in their opener, though they fell agonizingly short.
The ICC reported that Nepal recorded the largest spike in digital platform activity following last week, reflecting the nation’s growing cricket passion. Italy, meanwhile, faces a significant blow with captain Wayne Madsen’s availability uncertain after dislocating his shoulder in their opening match.
Both teams know that a loss here would effectively end their qualification hopes, making this afternoon’s clash a must-win. Let’s explore all the ways to watch this high-stakes battle live.
Nepal vs Italy Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Nepal vs Italy (17th Match, Group C) |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Time | 3:00 PM LOCAL / 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
Where to Watch NEP vs ITA T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports with streaming available on JioHotstar. Nepalese viewers can access the game through local broadcast partners and ICC.tv. Italian audiences can tune in via ICC.tv and official ICC broadcast partners in Europe.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| Nepal | Kantipur TV, Nepal Television | ICC.tv |
| Italy | — | ICC.tv |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps For T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The Nepal vs Italy T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India with streaming on JioHotstar. Nepalese viewers can watch on Kantipur TV and Nepal Television, and Italian fans can access the match via ICC.tv.
Nepal vs Italy Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
Italy captain Wayne Madsen remains doubtful after dislocating his shoulder, with concussion and neck injury assessments ongoing.
His absence would be crucial on a slower Wankhede pitch favoring spin. Nepal, riding high from their near-upset against England, is likely unchanged, banking on subcontinental familiarity and momentum.
Nepal Probable XI: Kushal Bhartel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla
Italy Probable XI: Justin Mosca, Anthony Mosca, Syed Naqvi, JJ Smuts, Harry Manenti, Jaspreet Singh/Marcus Campopiano, Grant Stewart, Gian Meade (wk), Crishan Kalugamage, Thomas Draca, Ali Hasan
Wankhede Stadium – Pitch Report & Stats
The Wankhede surface has come under scrutiny after appearing slower than usual in recent matches. Typically known for flat batting-friendly wickets, the pitch might hold up more, favoring spinners in the middle overs.
Nepal’s familiarity with Indian conditions gives it an edge. Early swing could assist pacers, but batsmen should find scoring easier as the innings progress, making the toss and powerplay execution crucial.
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T20 Stats At Wankhede Stadium
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 178 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 157 |
| Highest total recorded | 247/9 (20 Ovs) by IND vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (16.2 Ovs) by INDW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 230/8 (19.4 Ovs) by ENG vs RSA |
| Lowest score defended | 143/6 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs NZW |
