Kathmandu: Nepal will take on fellow Associate nation Italy today in a crucial Group C encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

The match is scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m. at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Both teams are searching for their first win of the tournament after suffering defeats in their opening matches. Nepal were beaten by England, while Italy lost to Scotland.

Today’s fixture marks a significant moment as Nepal and Italy meet for the first time in a T20 International. The two sides last faced each other 13 years ago in the ICC Division 3 tournament in 2013, which was played in the 50-over format.

Nepal will also be aiming to end its long wait for a World Cup victory. The Rhinos have not won a World Cup match since their memorable victory over Afghanistan in 2014.

In Group C standings, the West Indies currently lead the table with four points after winning both of their matches. England and Scotland have collected two points each from two games, making today’s clash crucial for both Nepal and Italy in their bid to stay in contention for the next round.