Nepal Beat Scotland by 7 Wickets – Match Report (T20 World Cup 2026)
Nepal produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Scotland by 7 wickets in the 33rd Match of Group C at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Chasing 171, Nepal maintained control throughout the innings and completed the target with four balls to spare, registering an important victory in the tournament.
Scotland Innings – Michael Jones Anchors Competitive Total
Batting first, Scotland posted 170/7 in 20 overs, largely driven by an excellent innings from Michael Jones, who scored 71 off 45 balls with attacking stroke play. His knock ensured Scotland maintained a strong scoring rate during the middle overs and set the platform for a competitive total.
George Munsey contributed 27 at the top, while Brandon McMullen added 25 to keep momentum going. However, Nepal’s bowlers struck at regular intervals in the death overs, preventing Scotland from pushing the score beyond the 180-run mark. Sompal Kami was particularly effective, picking up three wickets to restrict the late surge.
Nepal Chase – Airee and Jha Finish in Style
Chasing 171, Nepal built the innings steadily with Kushal Bhurtel scoring 43 and Aasif Sheikh adding 33 to provide a solid foundation. After a brief middle-order wobble, Dipendra Singh Airee turned the match decisively in Nepal’s favor with a blistering unbeaten 50 off 23 balls, accelerating the scoring rate dramatically.
Airee received strong support from Gulsan Jha, who remained unbeaten on 24, as the pair stitched together a crucial partnership that carried Nepal to 171/3 in 19.2 overs, sealing a comfortable victory.
Key Turning Point
The match shifted decisively during the Airee–Jha partnership. Their aggressive approach in the final overs reduced the required run rate quickly and ensured Scotland had no opportunity to regain control.
Match Impact
The win significantly strengthened Nepal’s position in Group C and showcased their growing confidence in chasing targets under pressure. For Scotland, the defeat highlighted missed opportunities in the death overs despite a strong batting performance from Michael Jones.
Conclusion
Nepal’s balanced performance, highlighted by Dipendra Singh Airee’s match-winning fifty and disciplined bowling earlier in the game, proved too strong for Scotland. The confident chase demonstrated Nepal’s rising competitiveness in the T20 World Cup 2026 and kept their campaign firmly on track.