The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw Nepal defeat Scotland by 7 wickets with 4 balls remaining in Match 33 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on February 17. Scotland posted 170/7 in 20 overs. Nepal chased down the target and finished at 171/3 in 19.2 overs.
Dipendra Singh Airee starred with 50 not out off 23 balls. Kushal Bhurtel added 43 runs. Michael Jones top-scored for Scotland with 71 runs. Sompal Kami took 3 wickets. Michael Leask grabbed 3 wickets for Scotland. This was a composed chase from Nepal.
Match Summary: SCO vs NEP
Here is the complete match summary of this Group C encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Scotland Score | 170/7 (20 overs) |
| Nepal Score | 171/3 (19.2 overs) |
| Match Result | Nepal won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (SCO) | Michael Jones – 71 off 45 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Batting (NEP) | Dipendra Singh Airee – 50 not out off 23 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (SCO) | Michael Leask – 3/30 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.50) |
| Best Bowling (NEP) | Sompal Kami – 3/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25) |
| Player of the Match | Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP) |
Scotland Innings: 170/7 in 20 Overs
Scotland scored 52 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. George Munsey made 27 runs off 29 balls with 4 fours. Michael Jones played an outstanding innings of 71 runs off 45 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. His fifty came in 31 balls. Jones and Munsey put up an 80-run opening stand. Brandon McMullen added 25 runs off 19 balls with 1 four and 1 six.
Captain Richie Berrington scored 10 runs. Tom Bruce made 5 runs. Matthew Cross added 4 runs off 2 balls. Michael Leask contributed 4 runs. Mark Watt remained unbeaten on 10 runs off 4 balls with 1 six. Oliver Davidson was not out on 1 run. Scotland reached 50 runs in 5.2 overs, 100 runs in 11.5 overs, and 150 runs in 17.2 overs. Sompal Kami took 3 wickets. Nandan Yadav and Kushal Bhurtel each took 1 wicket.
Nepal Chase: 171/3 in 19.2 Overs
Nepal scored 56 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Kushal Bhurtel scored 43 runs off 35 balls with 1 four and 4 sixes. Aasif Sheikh added 33 runs off 27 balls with 2 sixes. They put up a 74-run opening stand. Captain Rohit Paudel scored 16 runs off 14 balls with 1 four.
Dipendra Singh Airee remained unbeaten on 50 runs off 23 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. His fifty came in 23 balls. Gulsan Jha was not out on 24 runs off 17 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes. Airee and Jha put up 50 runs in 27 balls together. Nepal reached 50 runs in 5.1 overs, 100 runs in 13.5 overs, and 150 runs in 17.5 overs. They crossed the target in 19.2 overs. Michael Leask took 3 wickets. No other Scottish bowler took a wicket.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Dipendra Singh Airee
Batting: 50 not out off 23 balls
Strike rate: 217.39
Dipendra Singh Airee delivered a match-winning innings. He came in at number 4 when Nepal needed acceleration. He scored an unbeaten 50 off 23 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. His fifty came in 23 balls. He and Gulsan Jha finished the chase with a 50-run partnership. Nepal won with 4 balls to spare. This victory strengthened Nepal’s position in Group C.
