ENG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Team | Match 4 – T20 World Cup 2026

The England vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium pits heavy favorites England against spirited Nepal in their first-ever clash. With a batting paradise pitch and high-scoring potential, Dream11 teams should prioritize England’s top-order firepower and Nepal national cricket team‘s spinners for maximum points.

Match Details

Aspect	Details
Date	February 8, 2026
Venue	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Tournament	ICC T20 World Cup 2026 (Match 5, Group C)
Head-to-Head	First T20I meeting
Pitch	Batting-friendly; avg. 1st inns: 180-200; chase favored (56% win rate)
Weather	33°C, humid; challenges spinners

Pitch Report

Factor	Details
Nature	Flat batting track, short boundaries
Stats	Bat 1st win: 44%; Bowl 1st win: 56%
Key	Dew aids chasing; spinners effective early
Avg Score	190-210 in T20s

READ MORE: ENG vs NEP Head to Head in T20 World Cup: Full Timeline & Results

Team Form

Team	Last 5 Matches	Key Strength
England	W W W W W	Batting depth
Nepal	W W W W W	Spin bowling

Probable Playing XI

England	Nepal
Phil Salt	Kushal Bhurtel
Jos Buttler (wk)	Aasif Sheikh (wk)
Will Jacks	Rohit Paudel (c)
Harry Brook (c)	Dipendra Singh Airee
Tom Banton	Sundeep Jora
Jacob Bethell	Aarif Sheikh
Sam Curran	Gulshan Jha
Jamie Overton	Lokesh Bam
Liam Dawson	Sompal Kami
Jofra Archer	Nandan Yadav
Adil Rashid	Sandeep Lamichhane

Top Picks

Category	Player (Team)	Why Top Pick
Captain	Phil Salt (ENG)	Explosive opener, venue suits
Vice-Captain	Jos Buttler (ENG)	Power-hitting WK
Value	Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP)	All-round points
Differential	Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP)	Spin wicket-taker
Must-Have	Sam Curran (ENG)	Bat/bowl multiplier

Top Batters

Player	Team	Why Pick?
Phil Salt	ENG	SR 173+
Jos Buttler	ENG	Recent form
Kushal Bhurtel	NEP	Anchor role
Dipendra Singh Airee	NEP	All-round value

Top Bowlers

Player	Team	Why Pick?
Adil Rashid	ENG	Spin venue king
Jofra Archer	ENG	Pace threat
Sandeep Lamichhane	NEP	Mystery spin
Lokesh Bam	NEP	Emerging talent

Top All-Rounders

Player	Team	Why Pick?
Sam Curran	ENG	Dual contributor
Liam Dawson	ENG	Spin all-round
Dipendra Singh Airee	NEP	Consistent performer

Dream11 Team

Category	Players (C/VC Options)
Wicketkeepers	Jos Buttler (VC), Aasif Sheikh
Batters	Phil Salt (C), Harry Brook, Kushal Bhurtel
All-Rounders	Sam Curran, Dipendra Singh Airee, Liam Dawson
Bowlers	Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Lamichhane
Credits Used	~98/100

Prediction

Scenario	Scoreline
England Bats First	ENG 200+; Win likely
Toss	Bowl first preferred

Disclaimer: The fantasy team and predictions provided in this article are based on the author’s analysis, recent form, and publicly available data. Fantasy sports involve financial risk, and results may vary. Please make your team responsibly and at your own discretion. We do not guarantee winnings.