Nepal faced Scotland in Match 33 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on February 17, 2026. The Group C clash took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Nepal won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Nepal pulled off a big result, chasing down 171 and winning by 7 wickets. Nepal finished on 171 for 3 in 19.2 overs after Scotland made 170 for 7.
Dipendra Singh Airee produced a match-turning knock with an unbeaten fifty. He smashed 50 off 23 balls and took the game away in the final overs.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Scotland vs Nepal, T20 World Cup Match 33 |
| Date | February 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Toss | Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl |
| Scotland Score | 170 for 7 in 20 overs |
| Nepal Score | 171 for 3 in 19.2 overs |
| Result | Nepal won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Dipendra Singh Airee |
Scotland Set Competitive Total
Scotland got a strong start from Michael Jones. He played a clean innings and top scored with 71 off 45 balls. He hit 8 fours and 3 sixes and kept Scotland ahead in the middle overs.
George Munsey supported him with 27 off 29 balls. Scotland reached 80 for 1 at 9.6 overs, which gave them a solid base.
Nepal fought back late through Sompal Kami. He picked up 3 wickets and removed Jones, McMullen, and Tom Bruce. Scotland still pushed to 170 for 7 with Mark Watt ending unbeaten on 10.
Top Batting Performances
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | Scotland | 71 | 45 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Nepal | 50* | 23 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | Nepal | 43 | 35 |
| Gulshan Jha | Nepal | 24* | 17 |
Airee Powers Nepal Chase
Nepal started the chase well through Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh. Bhurtel made 43 off 35 balls and set the tempo. Aasif added 33 off 27 balls before Scotland struck back with wickets.
Scotland pulled the game back when Michael Leask took 3 wickets. Nepal slipped from a comfortable position to 98 for 3.
Dipendra Singh Airee then changed the match in a short burst. He smashed 50 not out off 23 balls and finished the chase with Gulshan Jha. Nepal reached 171 for 3 in 19.2 overs and completed a 7 wicket win.
Top Bowling Performances
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sompal Kami | Nepal | 4 | 25 | 3 |
| Nandan Yadav | Nepal | 4 | 34 | 2 |
| Michael Leask | Scotland | 4 | 30 | 3 |
| Rohit Paudel | Nepal | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Player of the Match: Dipendra Singh Airee
Dipendra Singh Airee earned the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 50 off 23 balls. He struck late boundaries and sixes under pressure and made sure Nepal crossed the line.
Nepal will take huge confidence from this win. They chased a competitive target and handled the key moments better in the end.
Scotland will look at the final overs as the turning point. They had a strong total, but they could not stop Airee once he got going.
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