CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Today Match 138th: Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices – ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27, 2026

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This CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction guide brings recent form, pitch conditions and player roles into one place. The six teams are starting points. Confirm the final XI and app roles before saving a selection.

Canada and Nepal meet in the 138th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. The fixture is scheduled for Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman. This is a PRE-TOSS CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction draft. The official playing XIs, toss, batting order and final fantasy-app availability are not confirmed. Check the XI before making any final team.

Nepal arrive with momentum. They beat Canada by 24 runs in the first meeting of this Oman sequence, then defeated Oman by 113 runs. Rohit Paudel’s 101 from 127 balls set up the win against Canada, while Karan KC supplied a 40-ball burst and took 1/8 in the Oman match. Canada have lost both completed matches in the current ground sample: by 41 runs to Oman and by 24 runs to Nepal. Those results are context, not a prediction.

Canada still have clear fantasy routes. Aaditya Varadharajan made 64 against Oman, Harsh Thaker scored 40 in that match, Aaron Johnson made 44 against Nepal and Akhil Kumar finished unbeaten on 30 in the same game. Canada’s bowling candidates also remain relevant because the first match was decided by wickets at regular intervals.

For more pre-toss fantasy reading, see the Dream11 prediction section.

Match Details

One schedule display on the ICC fixtures page shows 05:30, while the match listing and venue schedule used for this draft carry 6:00 AM GMT and 10:00 AM local. Confirm the final start time in the official match centre because the current source listings differ.

Team Form

Canada

Canada have only two completed matches in this immediate Oman League Two sample before the fixture. Older or unrelated format results are not padded into the table.

Nepal

Nepal’s back-to-back wins provide the stronger recent-form signal, but the next match is still a new toss and a new innings.

CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report

Cricbuzz’s displayed ODI venue sample for Ministry Turf 1 contains 33 matches. It records 14 wins batting first and 17 batting second, with an average first-innings score of 193 and average second-innings score of 171. The sample also lists 324/7 as the highest total and 308/6 as the highest successful chase. These are broad ground figures, not a same-series forecast.

The two completed League Two games at this ground offer more relevant but smaller evidence. Nepal made 235 against Canada and 263/8 against Oman, while Canada made 222 against Oman and 211 against Nepal. That points to a surface where disciplined bowling can keep an innings under control, while a settled top order can still build a competitive ODI total.

For fantasy purposes, do not select four specialist spinners simply because Nepal’s spin group dominated the previous scorecard. Use one dry-pitch combination only if the surface and XI support it. If the strip looks firm, top-order batters and all-rounders with a genuine chance to bowl become more attractive. There is no verified weather or dew forecast in this preview.

Head-To-Head

The most relevant completed meeting is the 11 October 2026 League Two match at this same ground. Nepal won by 24 runs after scoring 235 and bowling Canada out for 211. Rohit Paudel made 101. Nepal’s four principal wicket-takers were Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane and Nandan Yadav, with two wickets each. This preview does not blend older formats, unrelated competitions or non-national teams into a single head-to-head number.

Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed

Canada Candidates

Hamza Tariq and Shreyas Movva are the wicketkeeping candidates from the recent scorecards and current match listing. Aaron Johnson, Yuvraj Samra, Aaditya Varadharajan, Samit Gohel and Ajayveer Hundal form the batting pool. Harsh Thaker and Akhil Kumar offer all-rounder pathways. Sheel Patel, Zahid Shirzad, Sukhjinder Singh and Shivam Sharma are bowling candidates. This is a wider-roster editorial pool, not an announced XI.

Nepal Candidates

Aasif Sheikh is the wicketkeeping candidate. Rohit Paudel, Arjun Kumal, Dev Khanal, Ishan Pandey and Sundeep Jora cover the batting pool. Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Basir Ahamad and Karan KC are multi-skill candidates. Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Shahab Alam, Sher Malla and Nandan Yadav are bowling candidates. The Cricket Association of Nepal travelling-squad report says Kushal Bhurtel and Sompal Kami are not travelling; they are not used in these provisional teams.

Six Dream11 Teams

The CAN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction combinations below cover six different match scenarios. Confirm the playing XI, role labels, credits and contest rules in your app.

Team 1: Balanced recent-XI core

Balanced small-league build around the two completed Al Amerat scorecards. Use if both sides name largely unchanged XIs and the surface looks neutral.

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WK: Hamza Tariq, Aasif Sheikh

BAT: Aaron Johnson, Aaditya Varadharajan, Rohit Paudel

AR: Harsh Thaker, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC

BOWL: Sheel Patel, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

Captain: Rohit Paudel · Vice-Captain: Harsh Thaker

Risk: Paudel made 101 against Canada; Thaker made 40 against Oman. App roles and credits remain unverified.

Team 2: Nepal spin-and-control script

Back Nepal’s top order and four wicket-taking spin/slow-bowling options. Use if the pitch appears dry and Nepal bowls first or the toss suggests grip.

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WK: Shreyas Movva, Aasif Sheikh

BAT: Yuvraj Samra, Samit Gohel, Rohit Paudel, Dev Khanal

AR: Akhil Kumar, Dipendra Singh Airee

BOWL: Sukhjinder Singh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane · Vice-Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee

Risk: Nepal’s spinners took all 10 Canada wickets in the 11 October scorecard; condition-led grand-league script.

Team 3: Canada batting response

Favour Canada’s top and middle order to repair the two recent defeats. Use if Canada bats first on a firm strip and the top order is confirmed.

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WK: Hamza Tariq, Aasif Sheikh

BAT: Aaron Johnson, Yuvraj Samra, Aaditya Varadharajan, Rohit Paudel

AR: Harsh Thaker, Karan KC

BOWL: Sheel Patel, Zahid Shirzad, Sandeep Lamichhane

Captain: Aaditya Varadharajan · Vice-Captain: Karan KC

Risk: Varadharajan scored 64 and Thaker 40 against Oman; Canada still needs bowling coverage.

Team 4: All-rounder accumulation

Prioritise players with plausible batting and bowling involvement. Use if both captains retain multi-skill options and the pitch rewards change-ups.

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WK: Hamza Tariq, Shreyas Movva

BAT: Aaron Johnson, Rohit Paudel, Dev Khanal

AR: Harsh Thaker, Akhil Kumar, Dipendra Singh Airee

BOWL: Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sheel Patel

Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee · Vice-Captain: Harsh Thaker

Risk: Editorial roles are not Dream11 app classifications; verify final XI and credits.

Team 5: Early-seam wicket script

Target new-ball wickets and lower-order rescue value rather than repeating the safest names. Use if the morning strip offers movement and either team is expected to field first.

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WK: Shreyas Movva, Aasif Sheikh

BAT: Aaron Johnson, Ajayveer Hundal, Dev Khanal

AR: Harsh Thaker, Karan KC

BOWL: Sheel Patel, Sukhjinder Singh, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

Captain: Nandan Yadav · Vice-Captain: Aasif Sheikh

Risk: Nandan took 2/41 against Canada and 3/12 against Oman; selection remains conditional.

Team 6: Nepal chase and finishing power

Blend Nepal’s chase anchors with Canada’s wicket threats for a split outcome. Use if Nepal wins the toss and chooses to chase, or if the target is near the venue’s lower historical first-innings sample.

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WK: Hamza Tariq, Aasif Sheikh

BAT: Samit Gohel, Rohit Paudel, Arjun Kumal

AR: Akhil Kumar, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC

BOWL: Zahid Shirzad, Shivam Sharma, Sandeep Lamichhane

Captain: Aasif Sheikh · Vice-Captain: Zahid Shirzad

Risk: Venue figures are historical all-ODI context, not a guarantee.

Captain And Vice-Captain Choices

Before lock: confirm both XIs, remove every non-starter, check wicketkeeper designations in the app, check the app’s credits and role limits, then reassess captain and vice-captain after the toss.

Top 3 Player Battles

1. Aaron Johnson vs Sandeep Lamichhane: Johnson made 44 in the first meeting, while Lamichhane dismissed him in that innings. This is a conditional contest, not a claim of a long-term direct record.
2. Rohit Paudel vs Canada’s new-ball attack: Paudel’s 101 changed the previous meeting. Canada’s best response is to attack his early scoring without assuming the same outcome repeats.
3. Karan KC vs Canada’s middle order: KC dismissed two Canadians in the first game and then produced a rapid 40 against Oman. His role can influence both phases, but workload must be confirmed.

Top Players To Look Out For

Rohit Paudel is the clearest recent batting watch from Nepal. Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi remain relevant when the surface grips. Karan KC has shown both finishing and wicket-taking upside. For Canada, Aaron Johnson, Aaditya Varadharajan and Harsh Thaker carry the strongest recent scorecard signals. The risk for every player is final-XI selection and role change.

Match Winner Prediction

Nepal have the better current evidence after two wins in Oman and a 24-run win over Canada in the previous meeting. A qualified editorial lean is therefore Nepal, but the margin is not a guarantee. A strong Canadian top-order start or a seam-friendly morning can change the match.

FAQs

When Is CAN vs NEP?

The match is scheduled for Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 11:30 AM IST, 10:00 AM GST and 6:00 AM GMT. Check the final broadcast listing because one ICC schedule display currently shows a conflicting 05:30 value.

Where Is The Match Being Played?

At Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman. The venue is also known as Oman Cricket Academy Ground and uses UTC+04:00.

Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?

No. This is a pre-match guide. Use the official XI and the fantasy app’s live player availability before finalising a team.

Who Are The Cover Players?

Aaron Johnson is the recognizable current Canada cover option and Rohit Paudel is the recognizable current Nepal option. Their selection in a cover concept does not confirm the XI.

What Is The Safest Fantasy Approach?

Start with recent scorecard evidence, then repair for the toss. Do not copy any provisional team unchanged if a listed player is absent or has a different confirmed role.

Is There A Guaranteed Winner Or Fantasy Score?

No. This article offers conditional fantasy scenarios, not a guarantee of points, winnings or match outcome.