Overview:
Scotland ended their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with a loss, but they will take something positive from the tournament.
Nepal defeated Scotland in their final fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium by 7 wickets, securing their first win of the tournament.
Dipendra Singh Airee (50 off 23 balls), Kushal Bhurtel (43 off 35 balls), Aasif Sheikh (33 off 27 balls), and Gulshan Jha (24 off 17 balls) helped Nepal in chasing down the target of 171.
Earlier, the bowling unit of Nepal did well in the end phase, restricting Scotland to 170 for 7, even though at one point, Scotland were 80 for 1 in 10 overs. Sompal Kami with 3/25 in 4 overs and Nandan Yadav with an amazing spell of 2/34 in 4 overs were the top performers with the ball.
Batting first, Scotland started off well as their openers George Munsey (27 off 29 balls) and Michael Jones (71 off 45) gave them a flying start. After that, it was Brandon McMullen’s 25 off 19 balls that helped them set the target.
Full Scorecard – Nepal vs Scotland ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 17
Nepal 171 for 3 (Airee 50*, Bhurtel 43, Leask 3-30) beat Scotland 170 for 7 (Jones 71, Kami 3-25) by seven wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Nepal won by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium while chasing 171 with confidence. Scotland started well with Michael Jones scoring 71, but Nepal pulled things back through Sompal Kami’s 3/25 and Nandan Yadav’s 2/34 to restrict them to 170 for 7.
In the chase, Kushal Bhurtel made 43 and Aasif Sheikh added 33. Dipendra Singh Airee then smashed an unbeaten 50 off 23 balls to finish the match and seal Nepal’s first win of the tournament.
Player of the Match
Dipendra Singh Airee was named the Player of the Match for his fifty.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal’s first win in the T20 World Cup 2026 means a lot to them and to the nation.
Scotland ended their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a loss, but they will take something positive from the tournament.
FAQs – Yesterday’s Nepal vs Scotland ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s Nepal vs Scotland match?
A1: Nepal won by 7 wickets against Scotland on February 17, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Dipendra Singh Airee was named the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Nepal vs Scotland.
Scotland 170 for 7 (Jones 71, Kami 3-25)
Nepal 171 for 3 (Airee 50*, Bhurtel 43, Leask 3-30)