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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 17, 2026, 23:18:24 IST
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Scotland vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal beat Scotland by 7 wickets
Scotland vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal signed off from the T20 World Cup 2026 with a memorable seven-wicket win over Scotland, ending a 12-year-long winless run in the tournament. In front of more than 19,000 fans at the Wankhede Stadium, Nepal chased down Scotland’s 171 with 19.2 overs to spare, thanks to a brilliant performance from Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Singh Airee. Bhurtel’s 43, laced with four sixes and a four, set the tone for the chase, while Airee’s unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls, featuring three sixes and four fours, anchored the innings. Gulsan Jha added 24 not out, including two crucial sixes, contributing to an unbroken 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Bhurtel’s innings began with a stroke of fortune, surviving a dropped return catch by Brad Currie, which he followed with a huge six over long-on. Alongside Aasif Sheikh (33), who smashed a six over fine leg and multiple boundaries off Mark Watt, Nepal gained early momentum. Scottish spinners later curtailed the scoring, taking key wickets, including Bhurtel, Sheikh, and skipper Rohit Paudel (16), but Airee’s late assault kept Nepal in control.
Earlier, Scotland managed 170/7, largely due to Michael Jones’ 71-run innings featuring eight fours and three sixes. His 80-run opening partnership with George Munsey provided stability, but Scotland’s momentum faltered, compounded by a dropped skier off McMullen and a brilliant one-handed return catch by Sompal Kami to dismiss Jones.
Although the match had no bearing on Super 8 qualification, Nepal’s victory provided a perfect conclusion to their campaign, boosting morale and delighting fans after a long wait for T20 World Cup success.
Bhurtel’s innings began with a stroke of fortune, surviving a dropped return catch by Brad Currie, which he followed with a huge six over long-on. Alongside Aasif Sheikh (33), who smashed a six over fine leg and multiple boundaries off Mark Watt, Nepal gained early momentum. Scottish spinners later curtailed the scoring, taking key wickets, including Bhurtel, Sheikh, and skipper Rohit Paudel (16), but Airee’s late assault kept Nepal in control.
Earlier, Scotland managed 170/7, largely due to Michael Jones’ 71-run innings featuring eight fours and three sixes. His 80-run opening partnership with George Munsey provided stability, but Scotland’s momentum faltered, compounded by a dropped skier off McMullen and a brilliant one-handed return catch by Sompal Kami to dismiss Jones.
Although the match had no bearing on Super 8 qualification, Nepal’s victory provided a perfect conclusion to their campaign, boosting morale and delighting fans after a long wait for T20 World Cup success.
18:36 (IST) Feb 17
Scotland (UNCHANGED Playing XI) - George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross (WK), Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, and Brad Currie.
18:25 (IST) Feb 17
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With qualification no longer possible, both Scotland and Nepal may use their final Group C fixture to test squad depth.
Scotland have already been forced into one change, with Safyaan Sharif replaced by Jack Jarvis after a groin injury. Beyond that, rotation remains a possibility.
Nepal, too, could hand opportunities to fringe players as they look ahead to future tournaments. Familiarity with Wankhede conditions and strong fan backing could help them end on a high.
While the match may not alter the points table, it remains significant for players seeking redemption and teams aiming to leave India with renewed purpose.
Scotland have already been forced into one change, with Safyaan Sharif replaced by Jack Jarvis after a groin injury. Beyond that, rotation remains a possibility.
Nepal, too, could hand opportunities to fringe players as they look ahead to future tournaments. Familiarity with Wankhede conditions and strong fan backing could help them end on a high.
While the match may not alter the points table, it remains significant for players seeking redemption and teams aiming to leave India with renewed purpose.
18:24 (IST) Feb 17
Scotland vs Nepal Live Score: Scotland’s Roller-Coaster Ride Ends Where It Began: With Belief
Scotland entered the tournament unexpectedly and with limited preparation. Yet they have shown resilience in patches.
After a defeat to West Indies, they rebounded impressively against Italy before being brushed aside by neighbours England. Despite elimination, there is encouragement in how they adapted to unfamiliar Indian conditions.
Tom Bruce reflected on the unique atmosphere: “Yeah, look, last game against England, we played in front of 50,000. And they were supporting us. So I think now we can expect probably less crowd, more noise, but to be supporting Nepal. So I think it's best of both worlds for the guys to experience that.”
For Scotland, this is another learning curve on the global stage.
After a defeat to West Indies, they rebounded impressively against Italy before being brushed aside by neighbours England. Despite elimination, there is encouragement in how they adapted to unfamiliar Indian conditions.
Tom Bruce reflected on the unique atmosphere: “Yeah, look, last game against England, we played in front of 50,000. And they were supporting us. So I think now we can expect probably less crowd, more noise, but to be supporting Nepal. So I think it's best of both worlds for the guys to experience that.”
For Scotland, this is another learning curve on the global stage.
18:24 (IST) Feb 17
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Nepal’s World Cup story could easily have been different. Chasing 184 against England in their opener, they fell agonisingly short by just four runs in one of the tournament’s most spirited efforts.
What followed, however, were two sobering defeats. Batting collapses against Italy and West Indies left their bowlers with little margin for error. Alarmingly, Nepal picked up only one wicket across those matches.
Captain Rohit Paudel remains focused on maintaining belief. “If you keep listening to outside noise, it will be hard for all the players to perform in the next match. So we are keeping it outside and when the team is losing, it is very important to keep everyone very positive and we are trying to do that.”
The final game offers a chance to restore confidence.
What followed, however, were two sobering defeats. Batting collapses against Italy and West Indies left their bowlers with little margin for error. Alarmingly, Nepal picked up only one wicket across those matches.
Captain Rohit Paudel remains focused on maintaining belief. “If you keep listening to outside noise, it will be hard for all the players to perform in the next match. So we are keeping it outside and when the team is losing, it is very important to keep everyone very positive and we are trying to do that.”
The final game offers a chance to restore confidence.
18:23 (IST) Feb 17
Scotland vs Nepal Live Score: Spin to Win? Scotland’s Tweakers Hold the Key at Wankhede
If statistics are anything to go by, Scotland’s spinners could dictate the outcome against Nepal in Mumbai. The Wankhede Stadium has offered an average of 2.2 degrees of turn, the highest among venues in this World Cup.
Scotland’s slow bowlers have claimed 11 wickets at 24.63, the best return among teams who have completed all their matches in India. Against a Nepal batting unit that has struggled for consistency, that advantage could prove decisive.
Nepal’s campaign unravelled after their narrow loss to England. Across their next two matches, they managed just one wicket, exposing serious bowling concerns. With Sandeep Lamichhane wicketless since the opening game and Kushal Bhurtel short of form, Nepal face a stern test.
Conditions favour spin. Scotland appear better equipped to exploit it.
Scotland’s slow bowlers have claimed 11 wickets at 24.63, the best return among teams who have completed all their matches in India. Against a Nepal batting unit that has struggled for consistency, that advantage could prove decisive.
Nepal’s campaign unravelled after their narrow loss to England. Across their next two matches, they managed just one wicket, exposing serious bowling concerns. With Sandeep Lamichhane wicketless since the opening game and Kushal Bhurtel short of form, Nepal face a stern test.
Conditions favour spin. Scotland appear better equipped to exploit it.
18:23 (IST) Feb 17
SCO vs NEP T20 World Cup Live Score: Dead Rubber, Real Pride: Scotland and Nepal Eye Consolation Win in Mumbai
With England and West Indies sealing Super Eight qualification from Group C, Scotland and Nepal are left playing for pride at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest may carry no qualification stakes, but for two teams who have endured campaigns filled with near-misses and hard lessons, a win would offer meaningful closure.
Nepal began with promise, falling just four runs short in a thrilling chase of 184 against England. That fight, however, faded in heavy defeats to Italy and West Indies, where batting failures and a lack of bowling penetration proved costly.
Scotland’s campaign has been equally dramatic. A loss to West Indies was followed by a convincing win over Italy before England brought them back down to earth. Yet their spin attack has thrived in Indian conditions, and on a surface offering the most turn in the tournament, they may sense opportunity.
For both sides, this is about finishing strong.
Nepal began with promise, falling just four runs short in a thrilling chase of 184 against England. That fight, however, faded in heavy defeats to Italy and West Indies, where batting failures and a lack of bowling penetration proved costly.
Scotland’s campaign has been equally dramatic. A loss to West Indies was followed by a convincing win over Italy before England brought them back down to earth. Yet their spin attack has thrived in Indian conditions, and on a surface offering the most turn in the tournament, they may sense opportunity.
For both sides, this is about finishing strong.
Scotland vs Nepal Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal ended their 12-year T20 World Cup winless streak with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland in a Group C dead-rubber at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 171, Nepal were powered by Kushal Bhurtel’s quickfire 43 and Dipendra Singh Airee’s unbeaten 50 off 23 balls, featuring three sixes and four fours. The pair, along with Gulsan Jha’s 24 not out, shared an unbroken 73-run partnership for the fourth wicket, ensuring Nepal reached their target with four balls to spare.
Bhurtel had an early reprieve when Brad Currie dropped a return catch, immediately punishing the error with a massive six. Openers Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh (33) gave Nepal a strong platform, though Scottish spinners later claimed key wickets, including Bhurtel, Aasif, and skipper Rohit Paudel (16). Airee’s late onslaught helped Nepal regain control.
Earlier, Michael Jones led Scotland to 170/7 with a 71-run innings, his eight fours and three sixes forming the backbone of the total alongside an 80-run opening stand with George Munsey. Scotland struggled to maintain momentum, and Sompal Kami (3/25) ended Jones’ innings with a stunning one-handed return catch.
Despite the match being inconsequential for tournament progression, Nepal’s victory provided a morale boost and a fitting end to their T20 World Cup campaign, thrilling over 19,000 fans at the Wankhede Stadium.
Bhurtel had an early reprieve when Brad Currie dropped a return catch, immediately punishing the error with a massive six. Openers Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh (33) gave Nepal a strong platform, though Scottish spinners later claimed key wickets, including Bhurtel, Aasif, and skipper Rohit Paudel (16). Airee’s late onslaught helped Nepal regain control.
Earlier, Michael Jones led Scotland to 170/7 with a 71-run innings, his eight fours and three sixes forming the backbone of the total alongside an 80-run opening stand with George Munsey. Scotland struggled to maintain momentum, and Sompal Kami (3/25) ended Jones’ innings with a stunning one-handed return catch.
Despite the match being inconsequential for tournament progression, Nepal’s victory provided a morale boost and a fitting end to their T20 World Cup campaign, thrilling over 19,000 fans at the Wankhede Stadium.
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