Nepal secured their first T20 World Cup victory since 2014, defeating Scotland by seven wickets in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium on February 17, 2026, according to reports from ESPNcricinfo and BBC Sport.
The win, achieved with four balls to spare, came despite a strong batting performance from Scotland, who posted a total of 170-7 in their 20 overs. Michael Jones top-scored for Scotland with a fluent 71 off 45 balls. However, a mid-innings collapse, triggered by a double strike from Sompal Kami, saw Scotland lose momentum, falling from 132-1 to 162-7.
Nepal’s successful chase was anchored by Dipendra Singh Airee, who delivered an unbeaten half-century, scoring 50 runs off just 23 balls. The victory was particularly significant as neither team was in contention for a Super 8 spot, with West Indies and England already having progressed from Group C. According to the BBC, this result allowed Nepal to “exorcise some demons” following a narrow defeat to England in their tournament opener.
Sompal Kami’s bowling performance was crucial for Nepal, claiming 3-25. For Scotland, Leask took 3-30. The match marked the end of Scotland’s T20 World Cup campaign, having qualified as late call-ups after Bangladesh’s withdrawal. They finished with one victory from their four group-stage matches.
The Indian Express highlighted the performances of both Airee and Kami as pivotal to Nepal’s success. While the result didn’t impact the tournament’s progression, it represented a significant achievement for Nepal, ending a long drought of victories on the T20 World Cup stage.
