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Nepal Bats First Against Italy, Lalit Makes World Cup Debut

Feb 12, Kathmandu - Nepal will bat first against Italy after losing the toss in their second match of the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Italy's stand-in captain Harry Manenti won the toss and decided to bowl first. Regular captain Wayne Madsen is unavailable due to injury.

Nepal has made one change for today's match. Lalit Rajbanshi has come into the team in place of Sher Malla.

Nepal had lost to England in the first match. Italy also lost to Scotland in the first match.

Both teams are looking for their first win today.

Nepal's playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh, Rohit Poudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Arif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane.